Frequently Asked Questions
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The issue is that rideshare and food delivery app companies have classified their drivers as independent contractors. But California law requires that people who perform work within the usual course of the hiring entity’s business must be classified as employees. That is not a choice — it’s the law. Individuals who have been misclassified as independent contractors are entitled to financial compensation. This means that you can make monetary claims for unpaid wages, penalties, reimbursement of expenses, interest, and penalties. If you retain us to represent you, your claims will be pursued in private arbitration, so you will not be required to appear in court.
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Based on our estimates your claim is potentially worth thousands of dollars.
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We take each case on contingency so we only get paid (a percentage of the monetary recovery) if there is an actual monetary recovery. If there is no monetary recovery then you do not owe us any attorneys’ fees.
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Both federal and state law prohibit the companies from retaliating against you for pursuing your claims. They cannot fire you for pursuing your claims. Moreover, there are thousands of drivers pursuing their claims so you are not alone.
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We are hoping to resolve your claims within 12 months.
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You will be represented by The Tidrick Law Firm LLP. The firm has succeeded in obtaining judgments and settlements totaling tens of millions of dollars for its clients. Moreover, they have relationships with numerous plaintiffs’ firms throughout California. You will be informed if another attorney is assigned responsibilities in your case.