Contractor or employee? It's a taxing matter

If you take a job as a freelancer, the IRS and the tax code require you to be clear about what your role is

• Jun 22, 2015

Uber ruling puts spotlight on independent contractor hazards

Growing ranks of 1099 workers don't get minimum wage, overtime, unemployment insurance or workers' comp benefits

• Jun 18, 2015

This ruling could knock Uber's wheels off

A California Labor Commission decision could mean big problems for the hot ride-sharing company -- and its investors

• Jun 17, 2015

Uber hits roadblock in ritzy N.Y. vacation spot

East Hampton relies on accommodating visitors during summer; denying them a service they're used to has already caused a headache

• Jun 9, 2015

Uber suffers legal setback in France

Ruling upholds a ban on the popular ride-hailing app that informs users of the location and availability of nearby rides

• May 22, 2015

Uber founders sued, accused of stealing idea

A California entrepreneur's suit alleges they stole the mobile ride-hailing idea from him and claims $1 billion in damages

• May 15, 2015

Uber faces new investigation in China

Ride-sharing startup faces regulatory scrutiny, fierce competition as it tries to crack the world's largest market

• May 6, 2015

Uber: Now delivering food

The New UberEATS food-on-demand service launched in two U.S. cities Tuesday, promising lunch at your door in 10 minutes flat

• Apr 28, 2015

Uber driver vs. bicyclist in road rage collision

Police say cyclist apparently initiated confrontation, then driver ran him down

• Apr 21, 2015

Report: Uber driver shoots, wounds Chicago gunman

Authorities say the driver, who had a shotgun, acted "in self-defense and in the defense of others"

• Apr 20, 2015

​The Uberization of personal services

Need pizza? Coffee? Yoga lessons? Someone to change a lightbulb? Apps will bring the services you need right to your door

• Apr 12, 2015

Report: Business travelers increasingly choosing Uber

In a few cities, Uber beats out taxis by a wide margin for business travelers

• Apr 7, 2015

Sexual assault charges dropped against Chicago Uber driver

New evidence in resulted in driver's release after spending four months in jail

• Apr 6, 2015

NYPD detective verbally assaults Uber driver on video

Driver honked his horn when detective in unmarked car failed to signal, which led to him reading the driver the riot act

• Apr 1, 2015

Stolen Uber logins being sold online

​Strangers may be taking free cab rides -- on you

• Mar 30, 2015

Families navigate busy schedule with Uber

Parents say letting kids riding alone is seemingly safe because they can track the car, but some warn against potential risks

• Mar 25, 2015

UN halts partnership with Uber to create jobs for women

The ride-sharing company had pledged to create 1 million jobs for woman drivers by 2020

• Mar 23, 2015

Uber faces another setback in Europe

After a legal challenge by taxi drivers, German court bars ride-hailing startup from offering its service nationwide

• Mar 18, 2015