SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge on Thursday refused to strip out a key piece of a high-stakes labor class action against Uber Technologies Inc., clearing the way for a June trial that could stretch on for weeks.

Judge Edward Chen of the Northern District of California, ruling from the bench Thursday afternoon, denied a motion for summary judgment on claims that Uber’s fare includes a tip that should have been doled out to drivers. He also denied an attempt by Uber to decertify the class with regard to the tips claim.

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