Legal action is being brought by Uber drivers, represented by law firm Leigh Day, who argue that Uber should provide its drivers with paid holiday and ensure they are paid at least the minimum wage.
In October 2016, the Employment Tribunal ruled that Uber drivers are workers and entitled to workers’ rights.
The ruling was upheld by the Employment Appeal Tribunal in November 2017 and the Court of Appeal in December 2018.
If the drivers succeed at the Supreme Court, the case will then return to the Employment Tribunal which will decide how much compensation drivers are entitled to.
Leigh Day believes tens of thousands of Uber drivers could be entitled to an average of £12,000 each in compensation.
Leigh Day were first enlisted by trade union GMB to work the case on behalf of Uber drivers.
