Grumpy Old Geeks Topics Driver employment status Topic Driver employment status 2 mentions in 1 episode The hosts discuss whether Uber drivers should be classified as self-employed or as workers. Mentions 229: I Am Altering the Deal Oct 2, 2017 16:26 They're arguing again that its drivers are self-employed rather than employees of the company. 18:56 the judge said its three drivers who brought the case should have been classed as workers