Rittmann et al v. Amazon.com Inc et al

  1. April 23, 2019

    Amazon Delivery Drivers Win Transpo Worker Exempt Status

    Amazon must face a proposed collective action alleging the e-commerce giant misclassified drivers as independent contractors after a Washington federal judge said Tuesday that the drivers fit the definition of transportation workers who are exempt from the Federal Arbitration Act. 

  2. March 07, 2019

    Amazon, Drivers Duel Over Arbitrability Of FLSA Action

    Online retailer Amazon and delivery drivers duked it out Wednesday over whether a proposed Fair Labor Standards Act collective action alleging the e-commerce giant misclassified drivers as independent contractors should proceed in Washington federal court or be bumped into arbitration following the U.S. Supreme Court's recent New Prime ruling.