A Brazilian court slapped Uber with a $190 million fine for emotional harm to drivers, a decision the company plans to appeal. The São Paulo court’s decision applies all over Brazil. Of the fine, 90% goes to an unemployment fund. The other 10% helps driver groups. Uber must also list its drivers as employees. Failure […]
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