An earlier ruling that a group of drivers in Amazon’s Flex program in Wisconsin are employees rather than independent contractors has effectively been upheld.
Customers can now tip Amazon drivers by saying “thank you,” but a lawsuit accuses the company of using tips for itself.
The e-commerce giant will deliver packages from local malls using its network of Amazon Flex gig drivers.
Reports say Amazon is rolling out an Instacart-like grocery delivery service in Europe and the U.S.
A new initiative from Moves Financial is rewarding gig workers with stock in the very companies for which they work.
Oklahoma has passed a law that would remove delivery services such as Amazon Flex drivers from compliance with state trucking regulations.
In 2020, Amazon nearly doubled: its workforce, its number of facilities and its logistics square footage. In 2021, it plans to double its truckload fleet.
Numerous rulings, some in conflict, could mean that the issue will head to the Supreme Court; underlying employee vs. contractor case not answered yet
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, fleets looking for excess insurance coverage are paying top dollar; Landstar projects a strong Q3; and Waymo will test autonomous vehicles in the last mile.
Although the driver only worked in Massachusetts, he’s an interstate commerce worker. That changes the rules for settling disputes with the retail giant.
With the coronavirus on the rise worldwide, retailers are being forced to rethink their supply strategies and delivery options.
