Over 100 protesters demanding fair wages and fair labor practices outside the San Francisco Uber headquarters briefly shut down traffic on May 8. (Photo: Jason Doiy/ALM)

The day before its planned initial public offering, ride-hailing giant Uber Technologies Inc. has announced it settled with thousands of drivers over claims it misclassified them as independent contractors.

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Caroline Spiezio

Caroline covers the intersection of tech and law for Corporate Counsel. She's based in San Francisco. Find her on Twitter @CarolineSpiezio.

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