An Italian court in Milan has sentenced Giuseppe Moltini, a manager linked to companies contracting for Uber, to three years and eight months in prison for labor exploitation, commonly known as “caporalato.” The conviction stems from an investigation into firms that acted as intermediaries for Uber drivers. Moltini was also ordered to pay €440,000 in damages to exploited workers. The case highlights concerns regarding the working conditions and rights of gig economy workers. The court found evidence of exploitative practices within the contracting system used by Uber in Italy. This ruling represents a significant development in legal challenges concerning worker classification and labor standards in the platform economy. The sentence aims to address the vulnerability of riders and deter similar exploitative arrangements.