Amazon.com Drivers Sue Company Over Unfair Working Conditions

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On October 27, 2015, four former drivers for Amazon.com filed a proposed class action lawsuit in the Superior Court, Los Angeles. Plaintiffs allege that the company misclassified them as independent contractors rather than full time employees. By classifying drivers as independent contractors, Amazon.com was able to deny them the benefits of California employment laws such as minimum wage, overtime pay, meal breaks and reimbursement for work expenses.

Plaintiffs allege that although Amazon.com classified them as independent contractors and required them to pay for their own gas, car maintenance and insurance, Amazon.com also required them to wear Amazon Prime shirts and hats, and assigned their shifts, routes and deliveries. Plaintiffs also contend that the company frequently sent drivers home without pay if there wasn’t enough work.

 The Oakland attorneys handling the suit, Leonard Carder, are no strangers to fighting for the rights of delivery drivers. Leonard Carder’s attorneys successfully brought a similar suit on behalf of FedEx drivers, which eventually resulted in a $227 million settlement.

The case is Taree Truong et al. vs. Amazon.com Inc et al.

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