Court Slams the Brakes on “Black Car” Drivers’ Misclassification Case

Trying to catch a cab in New York City is not for the faint of heart.  In addition to the traditional “yellow cabs,” which often treat the city streets like a NASCAR track, there are many “Black Car” companies that offer rides through dispatch systems that allow for scheduled pickups.  In Saleem v. Corporate Transportation Group, Judge Jesse Furman of the Southern District of New York held that drivers for a group of “Black Car” companies were properly classified as independent contractors, not employees.

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