SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco just handed Uber a big win.
Drivers trying to be classified as employees rather than independent contractors will not be able to sue the company as part of a class action lawsuit, according to Reuters.
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Tuesday's decision reverses a California federal judge's orders certifying a class of thousands of current and former drivers.
Uber drivers had said being classified as employees would entitle them to reimbursement for gasoline, vehicle maintenance and other expenses.
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If drivers want to continue seeking legal action against Uber, they will have to do so one-by-one.