[IER] Amazon latest target in bogus self-employment fight

Fri Oct 15 15:46:01 BST 2021

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Amazon has become the latest high-profile employer to face legal action over bogus self-employment, as law firm Leigh Day launches a claim on behalf of thousands of workers. 

Drivers delivering for Amazon told Leigh Day that they were not allowed the independence that truly self-employed workers would have.

For instance, they are compelled to make their deliveries within the time estimated on an Amazon-owned app, and are not allowed to return packages to the depot if they cannot be delivered, forcing them to spend money on extra fuel to attempt redelivery.

As well as being paid a pittance, drivers are forced to cover the cost of fuel, van rental and insurance, meaning it is possible for them to work at a loss. They are assigned working shifts and have to request time off.

As well as being paid a pittance, drivers are forced to cover the cost of fuel, van rental and insurance, meaning it is possible for them to work at a loss.

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