Retired Lawyer Fighting Gig Companies Over His Unjust Deactivations

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Retired Lawyer Fighting Gig Companies Over His Unjust Deactivations

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Sergio interviews Robert, a retired lawyer fighting the gig companies over his unjust deactivations. See Robert's story on today's episode of Behind The Wheel.
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@Therideshareguy 7 ай бұрын

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@darrellsmith8197 6 ай бұрын

Getting from Detroit RSG,I can relate to all the stories of deactivation, I was a 5* driver with Lyft, and got deactivated and to this day they never said anything to me about why I was deactivated, even though I'm a Uber driver also, and I hope you keep fighting for all the drivers, some of Lyft passengers were the worst, compared to Uber.

@sergioSMTMC1 6 ай бұрын

@@darrellsmith8197we will

@alexsf4248 6 ай бұрын

What an inspiration! 75 with so much passion in being the best he can be with so much expertise! A great voice for most of us! It reminded me of Rumi (Persian poet and scholar) quote: “If everything around seems dark, look again, you might be the light”. 😊

@danielroman5983 6 ай бұрын

Maybe you should have this guy added to your show, not only you add a different demographic to your channel, but a very knowledgeable person to your channel, too.

@onedaily2471 6 ай бұрын

Breach of contract example: They quote you a price, you agree to do work for that price, they paid you less (shaving). A contract is an agreement between parties, creating mutual obligations that are enforceable by law. By paying you less, U/L breached the contract. You can sue them for damages. But before you can sue, you need to opt out from arbitration clause within 30 days after agreeing to their TOS

@am3takoligb3haatatawo28 6 ай бұрын

May god bless your heart Robert.

@Fjo581 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Very. Interesting indeed! And Robert I’m sure after people see this interview I’m sure you will have the volunteers to support to help you to start and show you what you need to know about starting your own Podcast etc. I’m not computer savvy or I would jump at the chance. All the best and of course Sergio and his team. Love you guys work!!! A Kiwi ( New Zealander ) in Australia Queensland 😊

@sunshineman4394 6 ай бұрын

Good luck Robert on your legal cases. I enjoyed hearing about your service to people and how much you enjoy servicing them.

@GoGigItNowRon 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing Robert. We hope you get all your accounts back

@user-km4gm6kb6s 6 ай бұрын

Wow God Blessed this guy He can be a hero and a lawyer for Thousands of Drivers who had been deactivated can you ask him who can we start a class action lawsuit? They have done that to Thousand of full time drivers since the pandemic and this was the only job people had and until today they haven't got activated.

@bossbrent 6 ай бұрын

20:46 - 20:50 : Robert B is a true gem. He's gonna hire all the Unfairly Deactivated from Uber and door dash.

@user-fs4wh5yj1f 6 ай бұрын

They kept deactivating him because they feared him due to his legal background.😊

@ricky4673 6 ай бұрын

Nah, he is old and slow. He said he considered it a challenge. This is not challenging at all.

@user-fs4wh5yj1f 6 ай бұрын

Well, he might be old and slow, but that doesn't stop him from striving to set another goal or another dream. Cheers to him!

@ricky4673 6 ай бұрын

@@user-fs4wh5yj1f well said

@bubbasue74 6 ай бұрын

Keep fighting Robert!!🥊🥊

@chrisd6053 6 ай бұрын

Im getting trips that say comfort exclusive. .... what makes the trip exclusive ty in advance

@MrEdward86 6 ай бұрын

Great convo with Robert

@sergioSMTMC1 6 ай бұрын

thanks

@deydix3795 6 ай бұрын

he Sergio there are some news about stolen tips by gig companies. can you make a video about that too

@RR-ss7dn 6 ай бұрын

Keep doing whatever it takes to work! God Bless you

@annoravetz5908 6 ай бұрын

I remember watching a short video in the beginning basically, to be nice to everyone, no matter what.

@EscapeFromRideshare 5 ай бұрын

This was very useful. Sergio I apologize and rescind my statements in the past about you not going hard enough on Uber and Lyft. I appreciate you amplifying this guest's story. Uber and Lyft are Evil and they need to be prosecuted til all their money is gone and paid back to drivers.

@onedaily2471 6 ай бұрын

Robert, Deactivations are hard to fight in court unless you can prove discrimination (age, race, disability, national origin, religion…) In the US labor law, at-will employment is an employer's ability to dismiss an employee for any reason (that is, without having to establish "just cause" for termination), and without warning, as long as the reason is not illegal discrimination. Independent contractors cannot sue for wrongful termination, as they are not considered employees under the law. A contractor may be able to sue for breach of contract or if they were classified as independent contractor when they were actually an employee.

@bossbrent 6 ай бұрын

Iron sharpens iron. 9:47 - 9:52 : "All we do is picking up point A and dropping off point B!" Also: "Drivers have all the asset costs and put in all the time but only get 40% of what customer pays!"

@ManoloSeFue 6 ай бұрын

I misunderstood what he said about leaving wifi off. What is that about? Anyone?

@sergioSMTMC1 6 ай бұрын

Wifi is sketchy, it's best to use your cell signal

@bossbrent 6 ай бұрын

12:49 - 12:59 : How is this "known" to the common folk yet not under control by Uber? What actual evidence is there to evaluate this allegation? This inconsistency really doesn't make sense.

@Vitellius-jf9gz 6 ай бұрын

Whisleblowers are usually entitled to 15-30% of proceeds from a suit

@jsiver76 6 ай бұрын

I would like to join this lawyer’s fight against gig companies.A question- if gig driving is such a happy profession, why do they constantly gripe and complain.

@soliniv1411 6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@bossbrent 6 ай бұрын

18:38 - 18:44 : Dey took his jerb!

@kyleinpa5285 6 ай бұрын

Robert seems like a nice person. I also feel bad for someone who is unjustly deactivated, but I have a hard time believing that 3 different companies “unjustly” deactivated him. He’s the common denominator. All of the points he made are about lawsuits, unions, lawyers, etc… Of course these companies want to avoid a worker like that. Edit: I just saw the end of the interview that he broke a bone (I’m very sorry) and that “he’s has a good lawyer” and got a settlement. Was that settlement from one of the companies or an insurance company?

@RR-ss7dn 6 ай бұрын

I’ve only been doing UE for 3 months. I recently had a first. The delivery address was the same store I was shopping at!!!! I called UE and they told me to call the customer. I’m a female and I said I don’t feel safe. Maybe this isn’t a safe trip so you are UE. You call and resend the order. Well they gave me the address and I know it’s a nice area so I risked it. Got half way there and my screen flashes I look and it says in red letters, THIS WAS A TEST. End the delivery and keep the items. I didn’t like any of the items but I took them home until I could donate them. Anyway. I’ve not yet read where anyone has said they test us. So weird.

@UberDriverChat 6 ай бұрын

issues with all platforms 😕other issues being accused of insurance fraud ... hmmmmm

@chrisd6053 6 ай бұрын

I'm getting rides that say comfort exclusive what is this new

@sergioSMTMC1 6 ай бұрын

no it has been there for a few months, means nothing really!

@chrisd6053 6 ай бұрын

@sergioSMTMC1 ok ty man for responding keep up the good work

@leonhaney9089 6 ай бұрын

Please I need some advise on my Uber app rides I'm be discriminated for some reason

@fliperz24 6 ай бұрын

sergio i tried to email says your email is blocking emails its about the 26 min wage in nys ty

@sergioSMTMC1 6 ай бұрын

no such thing, I get 1500 a week or more, sergio@therideshareguy.com

@MrEdward86 6 ай бұрын

Sergio, when do you think the algo flags you for being late and potentially milking the prop 22 clock? 5+min past delivery time, or right at 1min past delivery time?

@sergioSMTMC1 6 ай бұрын

it is on the app, the pick up and drop off time estimates for DD and UE

@coochiecrook7120 6 ай бұрын

He's a lawyer, do some lawyer shit. If he doesn't know that particular law......learn it! He has nothing but time........

@normastits4179 6 ай бұрын

Nice man... A lawyer who has a "very good lawyer". LOL. He lost me when the word union kept coming up. My favorite line is when he said they are flooding the market with unqualified drivers. I almost lost my lunch. I guess there is an art to holding a McDonalds bag that few have the skill for. Perhaps that is why the McD's worker is now making $20 an hour, they have to pack the bag. LOL You both are correct about one thing. Uber, Lyft, Grub hub, and every other company in the US will break any law until they get caught. Then they will pay a fine which is peanuts and continue to break the law. The unfortunate irony is that the legislators who you are going to are more corrupt than the companies. Sure there will be some wins, like Seattle, but that is a pimple on Uber's ass and eventually demand will go down as Uber passes those increases on to the passenger. As an avid viewer and raving fan of SMTMC I see and read so much frustration. Perhaps I should open my mind to some facts. 1- driver count just keep going up 2- ride count keeps going up 3- revenue keeps going up Perhaps as with many issues in life, the negativity is much louder than the silent majority. Sometimes the facts are the facts. 6.5 million drivers cannot be operating at a loss and still driving. Good luck in your quest, Robert!

@soliniv1411 6 ай бұрын

Why are people so obsessed with driving for these crappy companies

@mohamedali-lo6ur 6 ай бұрын

Sorry tbother happen to you. Old. That. One day will be stronger. Thanking

@bossbrent 6 ай бұрын

The topic of unjust/unfair deactivations is amusing. So, let's see here: a gig with mere pauper wages is miraculously now worth fighting (and paying to fight) for? It's a wholly inconsistent approach.

@bossbrent 6 ай бұрын

It seems akin to fighting to get back your job as a ditch digger trainee making only 5% more than minimum wage. Why?

@mallorylyday5831 6 ай бұрын

@@bossbrentI'm a retiree there very few options for part time work. He want to stay active. most people don't want to sit around all day. As a senior you have flexibility I may work 20 hour a week for summer. then few weeks off. There's to many drivers

@bossbrent 6 ай бұрын

@@mallorylyday5831I definitely understand that. However, I'm referring to the ceaseless complaints about low compensation. Why not do any other work that (obviously) has higher compensation? It seems hypocritical to fight for something that is (obviously) not worth doing.

@mallorylyday5831 6 ай бұрын

@@bossbrent Well for me I don't want to be locked into a schedule. Get out exploring different area's I make uber work for me. You must not be 62 yrs old yet he want to stay busy.

@mallorylyday5831 6 ай бұрын

@@bossbrent Also I started in 2016 and the pay decrease is significant. at least half. I've did any work with a pay cut. I drove last week of January did 20 trips made 248.00 before that would have been 450-500 no more surge

@jayray3580 6 ай бұрын

Food delivery is the bottom of the barrel I did pizza hut part-time for 15 years I'll stick with driving people, let this guy deliver to the spoiled brats

@robertaleksanyan4485 6 ай бұрын

Any body can help me to reopen Uber account??

@boneledcornfed Ай бұрын

They deactivated me to

@danaikidhuan3255 2 ай бұрын

I got notified by Uber that my account was deactivated from Customer report me of DUI. I’m in Nursing school and trying to make money at night while my son is asleep with my wife. I’m not going to throw my hard work in nursing school for DUI. I don’t even drink. Alcohol. I really want to know who report me and sue them for falsely accuse and UBER just blindly listen to riders and refund their money like it’s Christmas morning. Well we drivers are doing all the work. They don’t even back us up. This is what this asshole do just hire people from India that doesn’t even know shit about what it’s like being in America and the laws. Accusing someone of DUI is a big deal.

@mw4507 6 ай бұрын

all these apps will fire you if your trip count gets high to limit their exposure for future law suits.

@rogerl19 6 ай бұрын

You got floods of drivers, many migrants or inexperienced people, who's will to take $3 rides. Why are you surprised the prices are all down.

@BuFFoTheArtClown 6 ай бұрын

18:55 "But" You'd think a lawyer would be smart enough not to make ridiculous statements that include but in them.

@kittykay8015 6 ай бұрын

Seems odd to me why a retired Lawyer would waste time driving UBER for peanuts. Unless he was dis barred or chose to retire in lieu of being dis barred and unable to work in tbe legal field. A former lawyer should have far more other lucrative opportunities available instead of doing UBER to make extra money.

@soliniv1411 6 ай бұрын

Specially with uber being a shitty job, something here doesnt add up

@kittykay8015 6 ай бұрын

@@soliniv1411 it's obvious watching him make his case here that he wasn't a very good lawyer.