Drivers’ Group Sues Uber, Says Prop. 22 Violations Void Contractor Shield

Overview

• Rideshare Drivers United filed a state complaint Monday in San Francisco Superior Court alleging Uber broke Proposition 22 and cannot keep classifying drivers as independent contractors.
• The suit says Uber lacks a real appeals process for deactivated accounts, gives vague or off‑contract reasons for termination, and withholds pay details drivers need to confirm the required 120% minimum.
• Drivers describe being routed to chatbots and scripted agents, saying sudden deactivations cut off their income and left families struggling, including Bay Area drivers removed in late 2024.
• The company denies the claims and says it complies with Prop. 22, pointing to a recent blog that outlines deactivation reasons, multiple support channels, and a human review-and-appeal process.
• If a court agrees with the plaintiffs, Uber could face misclassification and labor-law claims; Prop. 22 passed in 2020 and was upheld in 2024, and a separate state and city wage-theft case heads to a December 2027 trial.