In a decision that could have major implications for the entire sharing economy, the California Labor Commission has ruled that a San Francisco Uber driver is a company employee, not a contractor. In that decision, the commission awarded Uber driver Barbara Ann Berwick $4,152.20 in employee expenses, including mileage reimbursements, toll charges and interest.
The ruling was made public when Uber filed an appeal Tuesday in a state court in San Francisco.
The Associated Press says Uber claims the ruling is nonbinding, and only applies to one driver.
