Brazil court rules Uber drivers are freelancers, not employees

BRASILIA (Reuters) - A Brazilian high court has ruled that Uber drivers are not employees of the mobile ride-hailing company, a decision that bolsters its business model in its second-largest market. The ruling by Superior Court of Justice, known as STJ, Brazil's second-highest court, was taken last week and published on Wednesday. It was the first time a Brazilian superior court has ruled on the issue, setting an interpretation likely to influence future court decisions related to similar apps

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