Uber Ruling in France Boosts Gig Workers’ Rights

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A ruling in France appears to be the first from a top court that contradicts Uber's contention its drivers are independent contractors

France’s highest appeals court ruled that a former Uber Technologies Inc. driver should be recognized as an employee rather than as an independent contractor, putting France ahead of other efforts around the world to give gig-economy workers the ability to demand broader employment benefits.

The decision—which can’t be appealed—appears to be the first from a top court anywhere in the world that contradicts Uber’s contention that its drivers are independent contractors. Uber is facing similar litigation in the U.S. and the...

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