Uber drivers in the UK are now entitled to holiday, paid rest breaks and the National Living Wage according to a landmark ruling.

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An employment organization, the London Central Employment Tribunal, ruled that Uber is acting unlawfully by not giving drivers basic employment rights.

Uber has argued that its drivers are self-employed, not workers.

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The GMB union hailed the ruling as a "monumental victory" for 30,000 drivers.

Uber said in a statement it would appeal the decision made by the London tribunal:

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In the case, two drivers, James Farrar and Yaseen Aslam, argued that their actions were controlled by Uber, which meant they were far from being self-employed.

The ruling could affect workers in other companies with similar business models.

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