Uber
Workplace Accountability Record
· Rideshare & Gig Economy
· UBER
Multiple state and international enforcement actions over driver classification as independent contractors vs employees. $100M+ in settlements across jurisdictions. Subject of ongoing regulatory actions regarding worker protections, benefits, and minimum wage compliance.
Accountability Snapshot
$100M+
Worker classification settlements
Across multiple states and countries
Multiple
Active classification disputes
Ongoing in US, EU, and UK jurisdictions
Observed Pattern
Persistent regulatory conflict over driver employment classification across multiple jurisdictions. Business model premised on classifying drivers as independent contractors despite significant operational control. Pattern of regulatory settlements followed by continued classification disputes in new jurisdictions.
Accountability Timeline
Jun 13, 2023
Labor Relations
New York Attorney General reached $290 million settlement with Uber over allegations the company shortchanged drivers on earnings by deducting sales taxes and fees from driver pay rather than from passenger fares. Affected approximately 100,000 current and former drivers.
$290000000 penalty
Jun 9, 2023
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of UBER TECHNOLOGIES at LOS ANGELES, CA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Apr 29, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. at SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Mar 29, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. at SAN JOSE, CA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Mar 17, 2022
Labor Relations
UK Supreme Court unanimously ruled Uber drivers are workers entitled to minimum wage, holiday pay, and other protections. Court found Uber's characterization of drivers as independent contractors did not reflect the reality of the working relationship.
Primary Sources
Verified public records and government databases
State Attorney General Actions — State AGs
Checked May 22, 2025
DOL Worker Classification — Dept of Labor
https://www.dol.gov/
https://www.dol.gov/
Checked May 22, 2025
OSHA Enforcement Data (Bulk) — Dept of Labor / OSHA
https://enforcedata.dol.gov/
https://enforcedata.dol.gov/
Checked May 23, 2026