2024-07-04 13:57:53
Last February, drivers from various transportation platforms such as Uber y Lyft They carried out a strike of their activities in USA to sue their respective employers for higher benefits and wages. Years earlier, Uber workers filed a lawsuit. After both actions, especially this last one, the drivers obtained a historic resolution.
Will be on MassachusettsBoston that Uber and Lyft will have to pay their drivers a minimum wage. In addition, of course, to guaranteeing the basic labor requirements enjoyed by the rest of its workers, that is, better safety measures, paid time off, medical coverage, among other things.
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A report from the news station WBURbelonging to NPRsays the companies agreed to settle the $175 million settlement Tuesday morning, ending a nearly four-year lawsuit against Uber and Lyft.
“The deal ensures an increase in the salaries of nearly ten thousand drivers and workers who will soon have access to disability pay, work-related accident insurance and some health benefits,” the outlet added.
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Both companies reported that they will continue to offer their travel service on a regular basis, so they do not expect any eventualities in their operations. However, Uber does speak of a possible increase in the cost of travelperhaps to offset the multi-million dollar investment they have to make to comply with what has been imposed on them by law.
Payment will have to be made to drivers starting next August 15. In the meantime, Uber to pay Massachusetts $148 million, Lyft $27 millionwhich will mostly go into drivers’ joint accounts as a way to compensate for the shortfalls. The attorney general, Andrea Campbellsaid that they will soon make public the details so that workers know which ones qualify for this initiative and how they should apply to benefit.
For now, there are no initiatives in Mexico that seek to replicate this action that is already taking place in some states in the US.
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2024-07-04 13:57:53