A trial kicked off this week that could have a ripple effect throughout the on-demand economy. Two former drivers for food delivery startup Grubhub filed a suit against the company in December 2015 for underpaid wages as a result of being classified independent contractors rather than employees.
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What does the Grubhub trial mean for the gig economy? A California lawsuit about employment status could spawn big changes for companies like Uber, Postmates and TaskRabbit. by
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7. Trial by inspection or examination. This trial takes place when for the greater expedition of a cause, in some point or issue being either the principal question or arising collaterally out of it, being evidently the object of sense, the judges of the court, upon the testimony of their own senses, shall decide the point in dispute.
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Technically, a trial begins after the preliminary matters in the action have been resolved and the jury or court is ready to begin the examination of the facts. The trial ends when the examination is completed and a judgment can be entered.
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Jury Selection Although a trial does not technically begin until after the jury is seated, jury selection, or Voir Dire, is commonly referred to as the first stage of a trial.
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The cornerstone of the legal system in the United States is the jury trial. Many of the opinions of the U.S. Supreme Court, which set forth the law of the land, are based on the issues and disputes raised in jury trials.
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A court trial is basically identical to a jury trial, except the judge decides both the facts and the law applicable to the action. A criminal defendant is always entitled to a trial by jury. Also, common-law civil claims usually are tried by jury.
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In the United States, the trial is the principal method for resolving legal disputes that parties cannot settle by themselves or through less formal methods. The chief purpose of a trial is to secure fair and impartial administration of justice between the parties to the action. A trial seeks to ascertain the truth of the matters in issue between the parties and to apply the law to those matters. Also, a trial provides a final legal determination of the dispute between the parties.
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We are pleased to be presenting this case for trial and look forward to arguing to the court why GrubHub has misclassified our client as an independent contractor, Liss-Riordan said. Grubhub says Lawson didn't appear to have a problem being a gig worker when he was driving for the company.
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It means that, for whatever reason, your case has been postponed until next month. You may want to call your local clerk's office and/or consult your attorney to verify this.
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The trial is the principal method for resolving legal disputes that parties cannot settle by themselves or through less formal methods.