Thousands of Amazon Flex Drivers File Legal Claims Over Contractor Classification

The arbitration claims seek compensation for unpaid wages, overtime, and reimbursement for various work-related expenses.
Thousands of Amazon Flex Drivers File Legal Claims Over Contractor Classification
Amazon.com Inc Los Angeles on May 21, 2016. Lucy Nicholson/Reuters
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Thousands of Amazon Flex drivers have filed claims alleging the online retail giant wrongly classified them as independent contractors instead of employees, depriving them of various financial benefits and protections.

The arbitration claims, announced by lawyers for the drivers on June 11, seek compensation for unpaid wages, overtime, and reimbursement for various work-related expenses, such as mileage costs and cellphone usage, among other things.
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