Amazon loses bid to throw out case by UK drivers seeking worker rights

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LONDON : Amazon.com Inc has lost a bid to throw out three sample lawsuits brought by British delivery drivers seeking employment rights including the minimum wage and holiday pay.More than 1,400 drivers who deliver Amazon parcels are suing in a London employment tribunal, arguing they should be classed as

LONDON : Amazon.com Inc has lost a bid to throw out three sample lawsuits brought by British delivery drivers seeking employment rights including the minimum wage and holiday pay.

Amazon says it has no contractual relationship with the drivers and applied to throw out the claims at a hearing last month. However, in a ruling made public on Monday, a judge said the lawsuits against Amazon should proceed.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

 

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