https://www.reuters.com/article/us-uber-lawsuit-california/california-sues-uber-lyft-over-misclassifying-drivers-as-contractors-idUSKBN22H2KA >California and three of its largest cities on Tuesday sued Uber Technologies Inc and Lyft Inc , accusing them of classifying their drivers improperly as independent contractors instead of employees, evading workplace protections and withholding worker benefits.