15,750 Amazon Flex drivers filed arbitration claims on 11 June, alleging wrongful wage denial and seeking employee status for unpaid wages, overtime, and expense reimbursements.
Thousands of Amazon Flex drivers filed arbitration claims on 11 June, accusing Amazon of wrongfully denying them wages and other compensation. Lawyers for the drivers claimed that over 15,750 drivers filed cases in California, Illinois, and Massachusetts, arguing that they should be classified as employees, making them eligible for unpaid wages, overtime, and reimbursement for expenses like personal car mileage and cell phone use. The cases have been filed with the American Arbitration Association.
June 11, 2024
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