Amazon Faces Legal Action from Thousands of Flex Drivers Over Unpaid Wages

Drivers allege misclassification as independent contractors has led to financial losses and demand employee status

15,860 Amazon Flex drivers have filed arbitration claims for unpaid wages and expenses.
Drivers from California, Illinois, and Massachusetts argue they should be classified as employees.
The claims cover unpaid overtime and reimbursement for gas and vehicle wear and tear.
Amazon maintains that Flex drivers enjoy competitive pay and flexible schedules.
Previous arbitration cases have seen drivers awarded an average of $9,000 in damages.