Landmark ruling on Uber employment rights looms

Drivers working for car-hailing app Uber are set to hear the results of a landmark ruling today, which could decide once and for all their employee status.

The employment tribunal, held in London, will decide on whether or not Uber is currently acting unlawfully in not giving its drivers employment rights such as holiday pay, rest breaks and the National Living Wage.

The decision is reportedly expected today, and could affect other businesses with similar lay-outs as Uber.

The tribunal case argues that Uber drivers should be classed as workers and, as such, they should be receiving all basic rights under UK employment law.