[bradyd]

They are contractors, though. They own their vehicle and set their own hours. They can choose if they want to work that day or not. Uber is just a lead source to the driver. My neighbor drives a black car, legally licensed as a limo, and drives for Uber. Not all of his fairs come from Uber. He owns his own business, Uber is not his employer.

[toomuchtodo]

Governing bodies across the US continue to find Uber "contractors" to fit the parameters as employees.

[bpodgursky]

As far as I am aware, no driver outside California (which is, contrary to popular belief, not the entire US) has been ruled an employee.

And even the cases in CA are not going to be settled for a couple years.

[toomuchtodo]

Florida: http://www.theverge.com/2015/5/22/8647163/former-uber-driver...

Also, the IRS is nationwide. Uber has a high hill to climb with them regarding contractor status.