"Josefsberg's experience points to a problem Uber and other gig-work apps have faced for years: the people who drive passengers or deliver food aren't always who they say they are, and some have bought accounts on illegal markets rather than getting proper access by signing up."
"The lawsuit alleges Uber isn't doing enough to verify those workers' identities. 'Screening barriers such as 'clean' background checks, issue-free driving records, or the ability to work legally in the United States impede Uber's abilities to rapidly increase its driver pool and thus its trip deliveries,' the lawsuit reads."
"An Uber spokesperson confirmed that Josefsberg never worked for the app and directed Business Insider to a form on its website titled '1099 delivery error,' which asks people to submit erroneous tax forms, a picture of their government ID, a selfie with their ID, and a police report so Uber can investigate."
Damian Josefsberg filed a lawsuit against Uber after the company reported over $1,200 in earnings under his name for 2021, despite him never working for the app. His attorney stated that the lawsuit seeks class-action status for others with similar experiences. Uber acknowledged that Josefsberg did not work for them and directed him to a form for reporting erroneous tax forms. The lawsuit highlights ongoing issues with identity verification for gig workers, as some individuals may acquire accounts illegally, prompting Uber to enhance verification measures.
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