Supreme Court Declines Uber, Lyft Appeal in California Driver Misclassification Suits

The decision allows California to proceed with lawsuits claiming drivers were wrongly classified as independent contractors.

Uber and Lyft attempted to challenge lawsuits by California, arguing federal law mandates arbitration for disputes.
The California Attorney General and Labor Commissioner are pursuing claims for back pay and benefits for misclassified drivers.
The lawsuits seek compensation for drivers denied minimum wage, overtime, and other employee protections.
California's courts ruled state officials are not bound by arbitration agreements between the companies and their drivers.
Despite Proposition 22 allowing contractor classification, the state continues to enforce labor laws through these lawsuits.