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Nov. 5, 2018 by Ella Pickett 
The complaint alleges that Uber drivers are employees of its parent company, Lyft, and the California Labor Standards Commission, which regulates similar unions.
Among the issues in the lawsuit is that Uber drivers have been forced to work for less than full-time, part-time or part-time employees for more than two years, even though Uber is not required to do so. And if Uber drivers are forced to work more hours, the complaint alleges, then Uber is "in violation of California labor law" because the drivers are not "exempt from collective bargaining" under the California Labor Standards Act.
Uber, which is in the midst of hiring six new full-time and part-time employees, has said it has eliminated these regulations and intends to hire more drivers within the next year.
"We believe that it is in the best interests of our drivers to work fairly and lawfully in a way that preserves the dignity of workers," said Uber President and CEO Travis Kalanick. "The California Labor Standards Commission is not a bargaining tool for Uber drivers and we do not feel the need to give them a raise to avoid a situation in which they are subject to retaliation."
Uber is already facing a suit from a California worker who claims the company is unfairly treating her unfairly.
The company's current drivers are not permitted to work in California because they are under 25 years old, and Uber is not required to offer an employee full-time training and training.
In February, the California Supreme Court agreed to hear the case, which Uber contends is a violation of the California labor law. The Supreme Court also agreed to hear all of Uber's claims against its drivers under state law, which means it could have a tough time fighting its case if the ruling is reversed.
In its order, the Supreme Court said Uber's drivers are "employees and employees of the California Labor Standards Commission."
"The California Labor Standards Commission is not a bargaining tool for Uber drivers and we do not feel the need to give them a raise to avoid a situation in which they are subject to retaliation," said Kalanick.
The ruling will likely have implications for California's state-by-state law, which prohibits state government contractors from discriminating against workers based on race, religion, or sexual orientation.
The lawsuit is set to be heard in California state court in Sacramento on April 12.
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