Karnataka HC Stays Order Classifying Ola Drivers as Employees

• Karnataka High Court stayed a ruling classifying Ola's drivers as employees.
• Earlier, Ola was directed to pay INR 5 Lakh compensation for a harassment case.
• The order could have impacted the entire gig economy in India.
• Ola's counsel argued that drivers are independent users, not employees.
• The case originated from a 2018 harassment allegation against an Ola driver.

Source: Inc42