Uber and Lyft will pay $328 million to settle wage-theft probes in New York. Over 100,000 drivers are eligible for a payout.

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A passenger enters an Uber car in New York City, New York, U.S., December 6, 2019.
More than 100,000 current and former Uber and Lyft drivers in New York are eligible for a piece of a $328 million settlement.

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Companies withhold billions in wages annually through unpaid tips and overtime. Some lawmakers now demand stricter penalties.

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People protest outside La Macarena Sports Bar to protest alleged wage theft Friday, March 10, 2023 in Manhattan New York.
People gather outside of La Macarena Sports Bar to protest alleged wage theft on Friday, March 10, 2023, in Manhattan New York.

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