Because it's illegal for companies like Uber to treat contractors like employees and then not classify them that way. > He added that the ways in which Uber co

Because it's illegal for companies like Uber to treat contractors like employees and then not classify them that way. > He added that the ways in which Uber controlled its drivers - including the provision of initial training, guides as to which routes to take and requirements for minimum hours - meant they were not just self-employed.