Lawyer that can Help with Unfair Deactivation by Uber

Are you an Uber driver whose account was deactivated? Do you believe that the deactivation was unfair and need help regarding your rights and legal options? Sadly, this happens quite often with rideshare drivers, who can be dismissed for a number of reasons that are violations of the company’s policy. Some of these cases are legitimate, but others are unjustly removed from the platform, and all attempts to appeal the deactivation are unsuccessful.

This is where an Uber unfair deactivation lawyer can be of help, particularly if Uber is giving you the run around on why your account was deactivated. Alternatively, you may be aware of the reason why you were let go, and it may have to do with an accident that was not your fault or retaliation for doing or saying something negative about the company.

No matter the reason, our legal team is here to evaluate your case and determine if you have grounds to file a wrongful termination lawsuit. Contact us today and schedule a free consultation if you were unfairly deactivated by Uber or any other rideshare platform.

As you are no doubt aware, companies like Uber have plenty of terms and conditions you must follow in order to stay on the platform. These rules are essential to keeping the public safe and ensuring that no one abuses the system for criminal or unethical purposes. Valid reasons to suspend or deactivate an Uber driver’s account include:

• Expired or invalid driver’s license
• Unsafe driving practices
• Traffic tickets
• Low ratings from users
• Complaints of unsafe driving practices
• Fraud (using someone’s ID to drive for Uber, for example)
• Threatening a customer or using abusive / inappropriate language
• Discriminating against customers based on race, gender preference, sexuality, religion, etc.

Getting into an accident is one of the leading causes of deactivation by rideshare companies. If the accident was your fault, it’s understandable that Uber would want to cut ties with you. However, if liability for the incident falls on another party, Uber must give you a chance to appeal the deactivation. This is clearly stated in their policies: “Request an appeal if your account has been permanently deactivated and you receive an email and in-app message from Uber that you have access to an appeal.”

Filing an appeal sounds simple in theory, but proving a case of negligence by someone else can be quite challenging depending on the circumstances of the accident. Plus, Uber has a reputation of not being cooperative or helpful once they decide to remove someone from the platform. It’s very common for drivers to go around in circles with no answers or updates until they give up on asserting their rights altogether.

An Uber wrongful deactivation lawyer at our office can help you get justice and recover the losses you suffered due to unlawful practices by the company. For a detailed discussion of your rights and the compensation you can receive, contact our law firm.

Clearly, Uber and other rideshare companies know the laws pertaining to wrongful deactivation for an accident where the driver is not at fault. So, why do they take the chance of deactivating the account and treating their workers in this manner?

Usually, it comes down to money – specifically, saving money whenever a driver is injured from an accident. Uber, as you are probably aware, has insurance for drivers if they suffer an injury during the course of their job duties. That means they have to have a passenger in the vehicle, or they are on the way to pick someone up. And when you consider that tens of thousands of people drive for Uber, the potential for accidents is very high, and so are the payments Uber has to issue on behalf of all these drivers.

To avoid compensating drivers what they are rightfully owed, the company simply decides to deactivate the account and hope that the victim goes away quietly. If the driver tries to appeal and show evidence that they are not responsible for the incident, Uber may use stall tactics that eventually frustrate the driver and cause them to give up on any prospect of having their account restored.

Another common cause of unfair Uber deactivation is retaliation for complaining about the company or helping another employee who is suing Uber over a labor dispute. For example, you may have been deactivated after you’ve spoken to a lawyer that’s representing a fellow Uber driver. Or, you may have spoken to a lawyer or the state labor board about unlawful practices by people at the company.

If you had your Uber account deactivated as a form of retaliation, you may have grounds to file a wrongful termination lawsuit. If so, we can file a claim on your behalf and ensure that you receive compensation for lost wages and benefits, emotional distress, and other damages that apply to your situation. Contac the labor law attorneys of DTLA and learn more about your rights as a wrongfully deactivated Uber driver.

Though it’s illegal, drivers can be deactivated on Uber after they file a complaint for discrimination. To make the allegations go away or out of sheer spite, the company may use a flimsy excuse – like an accident that is not the driver’s fault – to get rid of them once and for all.

Please note that you have protections under federal and state workplace discrimination laws, and employers cannot retaliate against you if you complain of discrimination based on one or more of the following characteristics: 

• Race
• Religion
• Sexuality
• Gender or gender preference
• Nationality
• Pregnancy / childbirth / breastfeeding mother
• Marital / divorce status
• Status as a veteran or current military member
• HIV or AIDS diagnosis
• Being diagnosed with a mental health disorder
• Political affiliation 

Please be aware that this is not a complete list, and you should confirm whether you are a victim of workplace discrimination with one of our legal experts. If so, we are ready to investigate your case and fight to bring you every penny you deserve from a wrongful termination complaint.

As with any lawsuit, claims for wrongful termination have a firm deadline. However, this time period can vary from 2 to 4 years, depending on the cause of wrongful termination by the employer. So, that’s the first thing we have to figure out – what state and/or federal law did Uber violate when they chose to deactivate your account? From there, we can advise you on just how long you have to file a lawsuit for wrongful deactivation by Uber. Please note that your right to sue depends on whether you file a claim within the statute of limitations. That’s why you should contact us right away and seek help from an employment rights lawsuit attorney.

We take it for granted that the companies we work for are aware of the laws that exist to protect workers from unfair treatment. However, knowing the laws and abiding by them are two different things, and sadly, many corporations like Uber fail to respect the rights of workers who keep them profitable day after day, year after year.

If you were deactivated from Uber for an unjust reason, our team of Uber deactivation attorneys are here for your 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Over the years, we have built a solid reputation as advocates for Uber drivers who were victims of unfair treatment, like discrimination and retaliation. We are prepared to represent you for $0 and wait until Uber pays us as a part of your settlement award. If we don’t secure your settlement from a successful lawsuit, there is a Zero Fee Guarantee, so you owe us absolutely nothing.

To schedule a free case review with an Uber wrongful deactivation lawyer, contact our office today.

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