James Farrar
AI
Uber hit with default ‘robo-firing’ ruling after another EU labor rights GDPR challenge
10:00 am PDT • April 14, 2021
Labor activists challenging Uber over what they allege are ‘robo-firings’ of drivers in Europe have trumpeted winning a default judgement in the Netherlands — where the Court of Amsterdam ordered…
A group of U.K. Uber drivers has launched a legal challenge against the company’s subsidiary in the Netherlands. The complaints relate to access to personal data and algorithmic accountability. Uber…
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UK Uber drivers to stage 24 hour strike over pay and conditions
8:02 am PDT • October 8, 2018
A UK union that represents the interests of Uber drivers has called a 24 hour strike for tomorrow. Ride-hailing giant Uber may not be comfortable thinking of the people who…