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 at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and the Practice Leader of the firm’s Labour & Employment Law Group. Known for his advocacy and success representing both employees and employers, Lior exclusively serves clients in Ontario, where his extensive experience has made him one of Canada’s most sought-after employment lawyers.
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