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More than 15,000 Amazon contract drivers filed arbitration claims against the e-commerce giant on Tuesday, alleging Amazon classified them as independent contractors instead of employees with minimum wage and overtime rights.
Two law firms spearheading the action said about 15,860 Amazon Flex drivers have submitted arbitration claims with the American Arbitration Association, where 453 similar cases are already being litigated.
More than 15,000 Amazon contract drivers filed arbitration claims against the e-commerce giant on Tuesday, alleging Amazon classified them as independent contractors instead of employees with minimum wage and overtime rights.
New York (CNN) -- More than 15,000 Amazon contract drivers filed arbitration claims against the e-commerce giant on Tuesday, alleging Amazon classified them as independent contractors instead of employees with minimum wage and overtime rights.
Over 15,000 Amazon contract drivers filed arbitration claims against the company on Tuesday, accusing Amazon of misclassifying them as independent contractors instead of employees entitled to minimum wage and overtime benefits. Millions of Americans are involved in the gig economy, working through delivery and ride-share apps like Lyft, Uber, Doordash, and Instacart. As gig work's