XLY - Amazon Faces Arbitration From Flex Drivers Demanding Employee Rights: Report | Benzinga
About 15,800 Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) Flex drivers reportedly initiated arbitration claims against the tech giant, alleging misclassification as independent contractors rather than employees, highlighting ongoing disputes over worker rights and classification in the gig economy.
The drivers, represented by their legal counsel, have lodged these claims with the American Arbitration Association, seeking recompense for unpaid wages and work-related expenses including mileage and cellphone usage, reported Reuters.
The claims also address specific grievances regarding the lack of mandated breaks for shifts longer than 3.5 hours, and the absence of 30-minute meal breaks for those ...