Lyft settles driver misclassification lawsuit for $272.5 million
Critics say drivers are still owed far more despite the landmark settlement.
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Lyft has agreed to settle a lawsuit over the misclassification of its drivers for $272.5 million, according to reports.
The lawsuit centered on claims that Lyft had misclassified drivers in a way that denied them employee benefits and protections.
Critics of the settlement say that affected drivers are still owed considerably more than the agreed amount, though specific breakdowns of how the settlement funds will be distributed have not been detailed.
The settlement adds to a series of legal disputes involving gig-economy companies and the classification of their workers across the United States.
It remains unclear whether the settlement will prompt changes to how Lyft classifies its drivers going forward.
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