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Lyft to Pay $272.5 Million to Settle California Driver Misclassification Lawsuit
In a significant resolution to a long-standing legal battle over the employment status of gig workers, ride-hailing giant Lyft has agreed to a $272.5 million settlement. The agreement aims to resolve a sprawling lawsuit that accused the company of violating California law by misclassifying its drivers as independent contractors rather than employees. The case, which…
