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Uber and Lyft Agree to $175 Million Settlement with Massachusetts, Commit to Hourly Minimum Pay and Employee Benefits for Drivers

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BOSTON — Uber Technologies and Lyft have settled a lawsuit with the Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, agreeing on Thursday to upgrade their drivers’ compensation and benefits in a significant shift away from their traditional business models. The companies will now implement a $32.50 hourly minimum wage for their Massachusetts drivers and will pay a combined $175 million to resolve claims they had misclassified workers as independent contractors. Under the terms of this landmark agreement, the rideshare giants will also introduce new benefits for drivers including paid sick leave, accident insurance, and healthcare stipends. … Read more

NYC Mayor Calls for Deportation of Migrants Who Commit Serious Crimes, Sparks Debate on Sanctuary City Status

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New York City, NY – In the wake of highly publicized crimes allegedly committed by migrants, Mayor Eric Adams has shown support for modifying the laws that establish New York as a sanctuary city. Adams stated that migrants who commit serious crimes should be deported, and the city should be able to cooperate with federal ICE agents. During a news conference, the mayor emphasized the need to address repeated criminal behavior and the inability to collaborate with ICE. Just yesterday, Mayor Adams expressed his belief that the sanctuary city law needs to be altered. He … Read more