Uber to take driver battle to UK SC; plans appeal in workers' rights case

The case started last year after two Uber drivers argued they were entitled to benefits like holiday pay and paid rest breaks

Uber appeals to UK Supreme Court after losing case
Uber will adopt a policy of one share, one vote and has also set a deadline for the closely held company to go public in the next two years photo: reuters
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Last Updated : Nov 25 2017 | 11:32 AM IST
The ride-hailing firm Uber plans to appeal to Britain's Supreme Court after losing an important case on the rights of its drivers.

Britain's Employment Appeal Tribunal ruled earlier this month that Uber drivers are "workers" rather than being self- employed, entitling them to benefits such as holiday pay.

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Uber said in a statement today that it is requesting permission to appeal directly to the Supreme Court so the case can be resolved quickly.

The case started last year after two Uber drivers argued they were entitled to benefits like holiday pay and paid rest breaks.

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The rapidly expanding US-based company has tens of thousands of drivers in Britain.

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First Published: Nov 25 2017 | 11:32 AM IST

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