Massachusetts Attorney General Settles with Uber and Lyft: Implications for Drivers
Money | June 27, 2024, 6:34 p.m.
A landmark settlement has been reached between Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell and rideshare companies Uber and Lyft, requiring them to pay drivers a minimum wage of $32.50 per hour, offer paid sick leave, and provide a health insurance stipend. The $175 million settlement also includes occupational accident insurance and payments to resolve allegations of violating wage and hour laws. Former Attorney General Maura Healey, now governor, praised the settlement for ensuring fair pay for drivers. This agreement comes after the state's highest court approved ballot questions that would have determined driver classification as employees or independent contractors. The settlement also mandates transparency in trip information and pay details for drivers. Overall, the settlement represents a significant victory for rideshare drivers in Massachusetts.