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Uber Sued for Violating California Rideshare Law

4/22/2026

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  • A new San Francisco lawsuit alleges Uber violates California's rideshare law by lacking an appeals process for deactivated drivers.
  • The suit argues Uber should not classify its drivers as independent contractors because of violations of Proposition 22, approved by voters in 2020.
  • Rideshare Drivers United, representing about 20,000 members, says Uber's noncompliance harms drivers, highlighting deactivation practices and earnings transparency, and notes a trial deadline set for December 2027.