Uber’s Future Could Hinge On One Key Issue

Uber got a nasty PR surprise on the eve of litigation that could fundamentally change its business model. A California court is set Thursday to decide whether to give class-action status to a lawsuit that claims the ride-hailing company violates labor law in classifying drivers as independent contractors rather than as employees. In defending itself, Uber reportedly recruited 400 of its drivers to say that they prefer to remain independent. On July 23, six of the drivers have changed their minds.