Halunen & Associates investigating Urban Express for driver misclassification
Halunen & Associates is investigating Urban Express for misclassifying its drivers as independent contractors rather than as employees. The investigation likely will lead to a class action lawsuit on behalf of the drivers.
The investigation concerns Urban Expressâ classification of pick up and delivery drivers as independent contractors. Thus far, the investigation has revealed that Urban Express requires drivers to purchase or lease their trucks and pay for all operating expenses, including workers compensation insurance, liability insurance, fuel, maintenance, etc.
We intend to seek, among other things, reimbursement of business expenses, wage deductions, damages as a result of Urban Expressâ misrepresentations and unfair business practices, and an order prohibiting Urban Express from continuing to violate the laws.
You may be part of the case if you worked as a pickup and delivery driver for Urban Express and were classified as an âindependent contractor.â However, you are not required to do anything at this time. It would be helpful to the case and to the class representatives if you would be willing to document your own experiences. If you are interested in doing so, please contact us. We will protect your name and all confidential information you submit. Contacting us does not automatically create an attorney-client relationship between you and our firm. We can only serve as your attorney if both you and our firm agree, in writing.
It is unlawful for Urban Express to retaliate against you for any involvement in this investigation. If you believe it is doing so, please contact our offices immediately.
The staff at Halunen & Associates is always available to answer any questions you have about this matter. If you would like us to consider your case, or for more information, please contact our offices by telephone at 612-605-4098 or fill out a contact form.



