What's the Issue?
Uber’s Women Preferences program receives praise for prioritizing rider comfort and confidence by allowing women and to request same-gender ride matches.
However, Uber does not provide LGBTQ+ users with a similar option despite an epidemic of harassment and discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. This may violate California’s anti-discrimination law. If proven, violations of California’s law carry a statutory damages award of $4,000.
Why Might this be Discriminatory?
- LGBTQ+ Safety:
Statistics demonstrate that the LGBTQ+ community faces significantly higher rates of violence, discrimination, and harassment nationally, yet Uber does not provide LGBTQ+ users with an option for ride matches with other LGBTQ+ drivers. - Stereotyping Gay Men and Nonbinary People:
By excluding gay men and nonbinary people from its program, Uber may reinforce harmful stereotypes and ignore the fact that gay men and nonbinary people are not statistically more likely to sexually assault or harass women. - Inclusion Doesn’t Require Exclusion:
Uber could provide the Women Preferences option and provide similar options for LGBTQ+ and other users at the same time. Supporting one group doesn’t have to come at the expense of another.
Rideshare companies should prioritize safe, comfortable, and inclusive rides—for everyone.
What Does This Mean for You?
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What Could I Get?
We cannot guarantee any specific outcome. California’s civil rights law states that proven violations carry a statutory damages award of $4,000. However, it is possible you may receive nothing or substantially less than the maximum amount.
What Fees do We Charge?
If you choose to pursue a claim, you will not be responsible for any fees or costs unless we obtain compensation for you. You will sign an agreement for Zimmerman Reed to represent you, and we only get paid if you do. If Zimmerman Reed is not successful in obtaining monetary compensation, you will owe us nothing. The firm will also advance the costs to submit and resolve your claim.
If your case settles or an arbitrator awards you compensation, our firm will either receive a contingency fee from a portion of your award, or will seek to have attorneys’ fees paid separately by Uber. The choice to accept a monetary settlement offer is yours.
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