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Terminology within the Uber settlement administration
Throughout the settlement administration we will keep all language as simple as possible.
Nonetheless, there are some specific terms and definitions from the Settlement Distribution Scheme that we will use throughout the settlement administration, and which you should become familiar with:
Term | Explanation / Definition |
Activity | This is a “step” or “task” which each Admin Contact needs to complete on behalf of the Registrant/s they represent, for relevant claims to progress through the settlement administration. Each Admin Contact will be required to complete several activities over the course of the settlement administration. All activities are completed in the Claims Database. Additionally, each Admin Contact will be sent an email when they are required to complete an activity on behalf of a Registrant. Activities may look different for each Registrant, depending on their unique factual circumstances and how far they have progressed within the settlement administration. To keep the settlement administration on track, all activities will have a due date for completion. Failure to complete an activity within the specified time frame may impact our ability to assess claims in accordance with the Settlement Distribution Scheme. In some circumstances, this may prevent a Registrant from receiving a settlement payment. |
Claims Database
| This is the database that we will use to run the settlement administration. The Claims Database securely stores all Admin Contact details, Registrant claim data, and communications. At various points in the settlement administration, you will be prompted to access the Claims Database using a unique link sent to your email address. Once logged into the Claims Database you will be prompted (depending on the scenario) to complete an “activity”, provide documentation, and provide relevant finance details (when requested). The information you provide us will be saved to the Claims Database for our team to review and assess. |
Admin Contact
| This is the nominated contact person who is authorised to represent (or has “authority to act on behalf of”) a Registrant and is the dedicated contact person for the duration of the settlement administration. As an Admin Contact:
It is the Admin Contact’s responsibility to monitor their email inbox over the next 18 – 24 months, until the settlement administration is finalised as well as regularly check the Uber Class Action Settlement Administration website for updates. They should also have access to a reliable phone and internet connection. During the Contact Confirmation Activity (which will occur in late July 2025), all existing Admin Contacts will be sent an email and asked to confirm:
The Admin Contact associated with each Registrant, may change over the course of the settlement administration, if the Admin Contact is unwilling to continue this role, or is otherwise unsuitable. For instance, if the Admin Contact passes away, or ceases to act in their current role as (for example) a company director or trustee. As an Admin Contact, it is your responsibility to ensure your obligations under the Settlement Distribution Scheme are met. That is, you must:
Failing these obligations can impact our ability to assess your claim/s in accordance with the Settlement Distribution Scheme. In some circumstances, this may prevent a Registrant from receiving a settlement payment. |
Registrant
| This term refers to all “group members” who are entitled to participate in the settlement administration, on account that they:
In this class action, a Registrant can be either a person, deceased estate, company, partnership or trust – providing the relevant legal entity was a taxi or hire car driver / licence owner / operator or Network Service Provider, within the relevant Claim Period. As a Registrant, it is your responsibility to ensure your obligations under the Settlement Distribution Scheme are met. That is, you must:
Failing these obligations can impact our ability to assess your claim/s in accordance with the Settlement Distribution Scheme. In some circumstances, this may prevent a Registrant from receiving a settlement payment. |
This is a “step” or “task” which each Admin Contact needs to complete on behalf of the Registrant/s they represent, for relevant claims to progress through the settlement administration.
Each Admin Contact will be required to complete several activities over the course of the settlement administration. All activities are completed in the Claims Database.
Additionally, each Admin Contact will be sent an email when they are required to complete an activity on behalf of a Registrant.
Activities may look different for each Registrant, depending on their unique factual circumstances and how far they have progressed within the settlement administration.
To keep the settlement administration on track, all activities will have a due date for completion.
Failure to complete an activity within the specified time frame may impact our ability to assess claims in accordance with the Settlement Distribution Scheme. In some circumstances, this may prevent a Registrant from receiving a settlement payment.
This is the database that we will use to run the settlement administration.
The Claims Database securely stores all Admin Contact details, Registrant claim data, and communications.
At various points in the settlement administration, you will be prompted to access the Claims Database using a unique link sent to your email address.
Once logged into the Claims Database you will be prompted (depending on the scenario) to complete an “activity”, provide documentation, and provide relevant finance details (when requested).
The information you provide us will be saved to the Claims Database for our team to review and assess.
This is the nominated contact person who is authorised to represent (or has “authority to act on behalf of”) a Registrant and is the dedicated contact person for the duration of the settlement administration.
To be an Admin Contact you must have the legal authority to represent a Registrant for the purpose of the settlement administration.
As an Admin Contact:
- You will provide legal ‘instructions’ (that is, make decisions) on behalf of each Registrant that you represent through several activities and complete these activities by the specified due date; and
- Any Maurice Blackburn correspondence regarding the Registrant’s claims will be sent to you, directly.
It is the Admin Contact’s responsibility to monitor their email inbox over the next 18 – 24 months, until the settlement administration is finalised as well as regularly check the Uber Class Action Settlement Administration website for updates. They should also have access to a reliable phone and internet connection.
During the Contact Confirmation Activity (which will occur in late July 2025), all existing Admin Contacts will be sent an email and asked to confirm:
- Their contact details
- The details of each Registrant/s they represent; and
- The legal capacity in which they seek to represent these Registrant/s.
The Admin Contact associated with each Registrant, may change over the course of the settlement administration, if the Admin Contact is unwilling to continue this role, or is otherwise unsuitable.
For instance, if the Admin Contact passes away, or ceases to act in their current role as (for example) a company director or trustee.
As an Admin Contact, it is your responsibility to ensure your obligations under the Settlement Distribution Scheme are met. That is, you must:
- Answer all questions truthfully, and to the best of your knowledge, accurately;
- Ensure that your contact information is up to date and notify us of any changes; and
- Respond to all communication requests from us (as Scheme Administrator) – including activities, emails and text prompts – within the timeframes and/or due dates provided in the communication.
Failing these obligations can impact our ability to assess your claim/s in accordance with the Settlement Distribution Scheme. In some circumstances, this may prevent a Registrant from receiving a settlement payment.
This term refers to all “group members” who are entitled to participate in the settlement administration, on account that they:
- Registered to participate in the Uber Class Action before the Class Deadline of 4:00pm on 2 October 2023; or
- Pursuant to Court orders dated 2 December 2024, they were granted leave from the Supreme Court of Victoria, to participate in the settlement.
In this class action, a Registrant can be either a person, deceased estate, company, partnership or trust – providing the relevant legal entity was a taxi or hire car driver / licence owner / operator or Network Service Provider, within the relevant Claim Period.
As a Registrant, it is your responsibility to ensure your obligations under the Settlement Distribution Scheme are met. That is, you must:
- Answer all questions truthfully, and to the best of your knowledge, accurately;
- Ensure that your Admin Contact’s contact information is up to date and notify us of any changes; and
- Respond to all communication requests from us (as Scheme Administrator) – including activities, emails and text prompts – within the timeframes and/or due dates provided in the communication.
Failing these obligations can impact our ability to assess your claim/s in accordance with the Settlement Distribution Scheme. In some circumstances, this may prevent a Registrant from receiving a settlement payment.