Amazon sued in US for ‘stealing’ delivery driver tips


The suit aimed at Amazon.com and Amazon Logistics contends that from late 2016 to mid-2019 the ecommerce colossus tricked consumers into thinking tip money was going to Flex service drivers when it was actually being used to reduce operating costs. — AFP

NEW YORK: The District of Columbia on Dec 7 said it is suing Amazon for allegedly stealing tips from its Flex service delivery drivers to reduce labour costs and boost profits.

The lawsuit accuses Amazon of breaking local law regarding deceptive trade practices and came despite the company having already compensated drivers as part of a settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission.

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