Lyft drivers offered $12 million in exchange for zero employee rights

Lyft has offered to settle out of court with drivers in California who were seeking to be recognized as employees of the ride-sharing company. Although they continue to be classified as contractors, Lyft has agreed to update its terms and conditions so that if a driver is at risk of being deactivated from the platform, they will be given notice ahead of time so that they may fix the problem. Previously, drivers could be terminated without notice, something that an employer (slightly perversely) can only do to an employee, not a contractor. Subject to court approval, the $12.25 million payment will be shared…

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