Two ex-Uber drivers won a huge legal battle against the taxi app firm over workers rights. Yaseen Aslam and James Farrar began the case in 2016, fighting
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The (possible) end to gig economy model
By Farah Khalfe
CAPE TOWN - EVERYONE’S favourite transportation service just lost a major legal battle.
A week ago, former Uber drivers James Farrar and Yasseen Aslam achieved the outcome of their desire – a court ruling citing that drivers for the taxi company should be treated as workers rather than independent contractors.
This slight distinction could be the catalyst for major implications and come at a heavy cost to the firm.
Aslam and Farrah first took on Uber in 2016, contending that they were workers and should be entitled to minimum wage and paid leave.
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