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UK drivers delivering for Amazon seek employee rights By Reuters

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© Reuters. FILEPHOTO: A Amazon logo is seen in its center at Darlington County Durham, Britain, September 3, 2020. REUTERS/Lee Smith/File photo

LONDON (Reuters), – Thousands upon thousands of Britons delivering Amazon items (NASDAQ:) products should have entitlements, such as minimum wages. According to a law firm that launched an employee rights case against the U.S. company.

Legal firm Leigh Day says that at least 3,000 individuals who deliver via Delivery Service Partners are currently employed but should be considered employees, with sick-pay rights.

According to it, the total amount of compensation could exceed 140million pounds (roughly $1191 million).

Kate Robinson, an employment lawyer, stated that Amazon drivers who deliver for Amazon need to be able to set their shifts and get time off. However, Amazon says they’re self-employed.

It is the latest in a long-running dispute with businesses over classification of employees at work. Uber (NYSE.) ruled in favor of worker rights at the Supreme Court earlier this year, 2021.

Amazon stated in a statement that they are dedicated to seeing drivers treated fairly by delivery companies. They also stressed the importance of respecting their drivers, as evidenced by positive feedback from them every day.

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