Aslam & Ors v Uber BV & Ors [2016] EW Misc B68 (ET) (28 October 2016)

Uber drivers are workers within the meaning of the Employment Rights Act 1996 and are entitled to statutory protections including minimum wage and paid leave.

Citation: [2016] EW Misc B68 (ET)
Parties: Claimant: Yaseen Aslam and others; Respondent: Uber BV and others
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 28 October 2016
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Worker Status, Minimum Wage, Working Time, Whistle Blowing

Employment Law Worker Status Minimum Wage Working Time Whistle Blowing

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Parties

Yaseen Aslam and others

Claimant

Uber BV and others

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether Uber drivers are workers under the Employment Rights Act 1996
2 Whether Uber drivers are entitled to minimum wage under the National Minimum Wage Act 1998
3 Whether Uber drivers are entitled to protections under the Working Time Regulations 1998

Ratio Decidendi

Uber drivers are workers within the meaning of the Employment Rights Act 1996 and are entitled to statutory protections including minimum wage and paid leave.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Uber drivers are workers under UK law
Uber must comply with minimum wage and working time regulations for drivers