LONDON — Uber misplaced an important authorized struggle within the U.Ok. on Friday, because the nation’s Supreme Court docket upheld a ruling that its drivers ought to be labeled as employees moderately than impartial contractors.

The decision concludes an nearly five-year authorized battle between Uber and a gaggle of former drivers who declare they had been employees entitled to employment rights like a minimal wage, vacation pay and relaxation breaks.

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