Amazon Deemed Employer of Subcontracted Drivers in Georgia and Palmdale by US Labor Board

Aug 22, 2024, 06:01 PM

US labor board prosecutors have concluded that Amazon is legally the employer of a group of subcontracted delivery drivers, rejecting the company's claims that these workers are not its employees. This determination comes amidst a broader investigation into Amazon's labor practices, where the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is issuing a complaint that will be adjudicated unless Amazon settles. The case, which is the first of its kind in Georgia, addresses whether Amazon Logistics is responsible for the delivery drivers it claims are employed by independent service providers. The NLRB officials found that Amazon broke the law by not negotiating over the terminations of these drivers, though they dismissed allegations of retaliation when Amazon ceased business with the group. Amazon, maintaining there is no merit to the claims, expects the remaining allegations to be dismissed if litigated. The labor board's findings highlight Amazon's significant control over its drivers, including imposing rules on personal grooming and social media conduct. The case involves subcontracted drivers in Palmdale.