Employment lawyer talks Uber class-action lawsuit certification
Interview Summary
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has certified a class-action lawsuit against Uber in Canada. The news of the certification is the latest win in an ongoing dispute to garner employee status to all Uber drivers.
An Ottawa employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, the firm that launched the lawsuit, joins CBC News Toronto to comment on the certification.
Interview Notes
What does the class action lawsuit hope to achieve for Uber drivers?
Uber drivers are currently considered independent contractors and are not afforded the protections employees are given, such as minimum wage, overtime, holiday and vacation pay. Many Uber drivers believe this certification is the step in the right direction in the process to claim their rights.
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Uber Class-Action Certified by Ontario Court
About the Author
Lior Samfiru
Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and Practice Leader for the firm's Labour & Employment Law Group. His experience in countless successful cases and mediations on behalf of employees and employers, as well as his continued advocacy for the rights of workers, makes him one of the most skilled and sought-after labour and employment lawyers in Canada.
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