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Lyft Class Action

McKenzie Lake Lawyers together with Duboff Edwards Schachter Law Corporation tried to start a class action on behalf of all Lyft drivers in Ontario, arguing that drivers should be treated as employees. If they were considered employees, they’d be entitled to things like minimum wage, overtime pay, vacation pay, and holiday pay under Ontario’s employment laws.

However, because of a provision in Lyft’s Service Agreement (called an Arbitration Clause), the court decided that the class action couldn’t move forward. This clause means that most drivers gave up their right to go to court and instead have to deal with problems through an individual and private process called arbitration.

What this means for you:

  • If you opted out of the Arbitration Clause (you would have had to email Lyft’s lawyers within 30 days of agreeing to the terms), you might still be able to file your own lawsuit.
  • If you did not opt out, then you’ll likely have to go through arbitration instead of taking legal action in court.

Important: There are strict time limits for taking action. In Ontario, you usually have two years from the date you knew (or should have known) about your legal issue to start a claim. So, if you’re thinking about doing something, don’t wait too long.