LOS ANGELES (AP) — It will cost Uber up to $100 million and took some significant policy concessions, but the ride-hailing company is forging forward with its thriving business model by keeping its drivers independent contractors, for now.
Uber settled major class-action lawsuits in California and Massachusetts that sought employee status and the rights that come with it for drivers, both sides announced Thursday night.
BOSTON – Remarking Thursday on reports that Donald Trump opposes a North Carolina law regarding public facilities access by transgender people, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker sent fresh signals about how he might react should a "bathroom bill" dealing with the issue reach his desk.
The Republican presidential contender from New York, appearing in a forum-style event on NBC News, said North Carolina should "leave it the way it is right now" and let people use the bathroom in which they feel most comfortable.
