Drivers Are Rising Up Against Uber's 'Opaque' Pay System
In London, Uber drivers are protesting a new payment system that they say makes it impossible to understand the algorithms that decide how much they get paid.
Source: wired.com
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UK HR Two-Minute Monthly: April 2024 | BCLP
Our April update includes a case on AI facial recognition software that allegedly discriminated against black people, a case where an individual carrying out a dismissal did not have...
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Uber Eats courier's fight against AI bias shows justice under UK law is hard won
On Tuesday, the BBC reported that Uber Eats courier Pa Edrissa Manjang, who is Black, had received a payout from Uber after "racially discriminatory" News this week that an Uber Eats courier accepted a payout to settle legal action after accusing the company of unlawful racial discrimination -- following repeated failures of its facial recognition checks -- raises questions about how fit for purpose UK law is to deal with rising use of AI systems.
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Source: techcrunch.com
Uber Eats driver wins pay out over facial recognition checks
An Uber Eats driver in the UK received a pay out settlement, following allegations that facial recognition checks required to access his work app were racially discriminatory, which led to him being unable to access the Uber Eats app to secure work.
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Source: staffingindustry.com
HR Magazine - Uber Eats driver wins payout for racially biased AI checks
A black Uber eats driver has received a financial settlement after facial recognition checks required to access the app were ruled as racially discriminatory at an employment tribunal.
Source: hrmagazine.co.uk
Uber Eats driver wins payout over 'racist' AI-powered facial recognition checks
The driver was told he was being removed from working for the platform because of "continued mismatches" in the photos he submitted to the facial recognition system
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Uber Eats settles driver's facial recognition discrimination claim
Uber Eats driver Pa Edrissa Manjang reaches financial settlement after racially biased facial recognition technology led to his suspension.
Source: personneltoday.com
Uber Eats settles driver's biometric ID verification discrimination case
An Uber Eats driver has received a payout in an out-of-court settlement after UberEats identity verification locked him out due to continued mismatches.
Source: biometricupdate.com
Uber CEO admits pricing algorithm uses 'behavioural patterns'
Uber workers are concerned about what data is being used by the company’s algorithm to set variable pay and pricing levels after CEO Dara Khosrowshahi admits to using drivers’ “behavioural patterns” in call with investors.
Source: computerweekly.com
Search Engine Optimization: EU deal: Some app drivers may get employee benefit
International Business News: EU negotiators back deal reclassifying ride-hailing and food-delivery app workers as employees. The deal introduces rules that could cost the industry
Source: indiatimes.com