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Uber settles groundbreaking labor dispute for up to $100 million By Travis M. Andrews The Washington Post
Uber has settled two major class action suits in which its drivers challenged their classification as independent contractors as an unfair denial of benefits associated with being employees. Under the agreement, which covers about 385,000 of its drivers in California and Massachusetts, the drivers will remain independent contractors. In return, Uber will pay them $84 million, with an additional $16 million if the company goes public and its “valuation increases one and a half times from our December 2015 financing valuation within the first year of an IPO.” The company also made concessions that will allow drivers to get tips, to form an association (albeit not a union) to discuss grievances with the company and to appeal deactivations by Uber to a special panel and if necessary an arbitrator.
It also agreed to “provide drivers with more information about their individual rating and how it compares with their peers,” according to an announcement from the company. “Uber will also introduce a policy explaining the circumstances under which we deactivate drivers in these states from using the app.” Uber also will create a “driver’s association” which would meet quarterly to discuss driver concerns. The settlement does not set any legal precedent and the company still faces other suits that remain unresolved. The cases against Uber have been cast as major tests of the future of the “sharing economy.” A ruling against Uber in court, which is still possible in the other cases, would cost it millions annually and could set precedents for other businesses. Workers classified as employees would be covered by federal labor laws and other regulations which
would have entitled the drivers to coverage under minimum wage laws, unemployment benefits, workers’ compensation, the right to form unions under the federal labor law and reimbursement of expenses. Despite the obvious monetary implications, the settlement is ultimately in Uber’s favor, though the company still faces risks from other unsettled lawsuits. If the agreement is approved by U.S. District Judge Edward Chen of the Northern District of California, the company will not have to appear at the jury trial that was scheduled for June in San Francisco, the Wall Street Journal reported. In its statement, Uber co-founder and CEO Travis Kalanick said that “while the number of drivers using our app has grown dramatically, their reasons for doing so haven’t changed. In the U.S. almost 90 percent say they choose Uber because they want to be
ASSISTANT PRODUCTION/ COPY DESK MANAGER
The Beaver County Times, a 27,000-circulation daily north of Pittsburgh, seeks a full-time assistant production/copy desk manager with proven editing, design and pagination skills, preferably with sports knowledge, for the night (4 p.m. to midnight) and weekend desk. Supervisory experience preferred. Adobe proficiency, especially InDesign, a must. Knowledge in digital technologies, including social media, also required. Send electronic resume and work samples to Jim Pane, production desk manager, at jpane@timesonline. com. No phone calls for initial contact, please. We plan to move quickly to fill this position. Candidate must have a visceral distaste for office politics and gossip. We promote a positive work environment.
COPY EDITOR/ PAGE DESIGNER The Beaver County Times, a 27,000-circulation daily north of Pittsburgh, has a full-time opening on the copy/design desk for the night (4 p.m. to midnight) and weekend desk. Candidates must demonstrate an ability to edit with confidence, write compelling headlines and cutlines, and produce creative layouts for news, sports and features pages. Adobe proficiency, especially InDesign, a must. Knowledge in digital technologies, including social media, also required. Send electronic resume and work samples to Jim Pane, production desk manager, at jpane@timesonline. com. No phone calls for initial contact, please. We plan to move quickly to fill this position. Candidate must have a visceral distaste for office politics and gossip. We promote a positive work environment.
their own boss. Drivers value their independencethe freedom to push a button rather than punch a clock, to use Uber and Lyft simultaneously, to drive most of the week or for just a few hours. That’s why we are so pleased that this settlement recognizes that drivers should remain as independent contractors, not employees.” “We realize that some will be disappointed not to see this case go to trial,” Shannon Liss-Riordan, the attorney representing the drivers, said in a statement according to the Wall Street Journal. “We believe the settlement we have been able to negotiate . . . provides significant benefitsboth monetary and non-monetary-that will improve the work lives of the drivers and justifies this compromise result.” She noted that the legal issues are not resolved because of other outstanding cases. “If Uber is going to be genuine about this, I think it’s a very, very good move
forward,” Joesph Sandoval DeWolf, president of the California App-based Drivers Association, told the New York Times. The “sharing economy” refers to the sharing of goods and services on a peer-to-peer level in exchange for mutual benefit. One prominent example is Airbnb, the company that empowers homeowners to
rent their homes directly to other people. Unlike a hotel, the user is renting directly from the owner with Airbnb as an intermediary. This isn’t a new model; the Internet has just helped it spread. But the terms of the business relationships between the intermediary companies and the providers are murky.
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Controller
Calkins Media is looking for a Controller. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of financial management for both the Beaver County Times and the Uniontown Herald Standard and will report directly to the Vice-President/Publisher of Western PA. This position is based in our Beaver office, some travel is required. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, an effective leader and team player skilled at developing, analyzing and implementing strategic growth initiatives in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented transitional business environment. The candidate must demonstrate proven financial management skills and success. The Controller will directly supervise a staff of 10 employees for the Beaver County Times and 4 employees for the Uniontown Herald Standard. You must possess strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. Must have knowledge in the budgeting and forecasting processes as well as the ability to work effectively with our outside auditing firm. Candidates must have minimum of 5 years of related experience. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration is preferred. Prior media experience is a plus.
The successful candidate must possess: • Demonstrated ability to generate financial reports and analyses • Superior mathematical and analytical skills • Strong general ledger skills • Excellent organizational and superior attention to detail • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint • Strong leadership skills • Strong communication skills • Multi tasker Compensation includes a competitive salary and benefits package. Must have a visceral distaste for office politics and gossip Email a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: Tina Bequeath at tbequeath@timesonline.com