Uber Judge Says Ordering Sick Pay Could Backfire on Drivers
- Lawyer for workers, Uber directed to negotiate interim policy
- Judge wants alternative for drivers who can’t get doctor note
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A federal judge signaled he’s reluctant to order Uber Technologies Inc. to provide sick pay for California drivers infected with the coronavirus because of the risk they’d lose benefits under federal law.
Instead, U.S. District Judge Edward Chen urged the ride-hailing giant to make it easy for drivers to qualify for the sick pay the company is already offering -- even if they don’t have a doctor’s note.