Thousands of Amazon delivery drivers have filed legal claims against the company. Two law firms spearheading the action said about 15,860 Amazon Flex drivers submitted arbitration claims on Tuesday with the American Arbitration Association.
FILE - Amazon Prime Now bags are loaded for delivery outside a Whole Foods store on Feb. 8, 2018, in Cincinnati. Thousands of delivery drivers filed legal claims against Amazon on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, alleging the company’s classification of them as independent contractors instead of employees has led to unpaid wages and other types of financial loss.
The company pitches the work as a flexible, part-time opportunity that allows people to earn extra income during the hours they choose. Most drivers earn $18-25 per hour, according to Amazon, though how much they get paid can depend on other factors, such as their location and how long it takes to complete deliveries., Illinois and Massachusetts, all of which have rules that limit the amount of control companies can exert over independent contractors.
In a prepared statement, Amazon spokesperson Brandon Baribeau touted the benefits of the Flex program, saying it gives “individuals the opportunity to set their own schedule and be their own boss, while earning competitive pay.”
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