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Two law firms have announced that they will initiate an opt-out class action lawsuit on behalf of South African Uber drivers.
This comes after the UK Supreme Court ruled last week that Uber drivers should legally be classified as workers and get benefits.
The lawsuit could cover as many as 20 000 South African Uber drivers.
Two law firms announced on Tuesday that they would move ahead with plans to file a class action on behalf of South African Uber drivers against the ride hailing tech giant s operations in South Africa as well as in London for drivers to be recognised as employees.
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