Uber, Lyft Agree to Minimum Pay for Massachusetts Drivers in $175 Million Settlement

Ride-share firms Uber and Lyft have agreed to pay drivers in Massachusetts a minimum of $32.50 per hour as part of a settlement in a lawsuit brought by the state, announced State Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced on June 27. Under the settlement terms, the two firms will also pay out a combined total of $175 million—Uber will pay $148 million, and Lyft $27 million—to the state to resolve allegations that the companies violated state wage and hour laws. A substantial majority of that payment will be distributed to current and former drivers, the attorney general’s office said. In addition, Uber and Lyft have agreed to provide drivers in the state with a host of benefits and protections, including paid sick leave at a rate of one hour of sick pay for every 30 hours spent en route or with a passenger in the vehicle, occupational accident insurance up to $1,000,000, and paid family medical leave insurance....