Amazon loses bid to throw out case by UK drivers seeking worker rights


FILE PHOTO An Amazon logo is seen at its centre in Darlington County Durham Britain September 3 2020. REUTERSLee Smith

FILE PHOTO: An Amazon logo is seen at its centre in Darlington, County Durham, Britain September 3, 2020. REUTERS/Lee Smith

LONDON (Reuters) -Amazon.com Inc has lost a bid to throw out three sample lawsuits brought by British delivery drivers seeking employment rights including the minimum wage and holiday pay.

More than 1,400 drivers who deliver Amazon parcels are suing in a London employment tribunal, arguing they should be classed as employees rather than self-employed contractors.

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