Amazon is settling a multi-year case with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The dispute involves delivery drivers employed by third-party contractors.
The case questioned if Amazon acts as a joint employer. This designation would force Amazon to negotiate with unions and accept liability for labor practices.
The proposed settlement provides back pay to affected California drivers. Amazon will not admit liability or accept a formal joint employer designation under the deal.
This settlement protects Amazon’s existing logistics network from a significant legal precedent. The outcome affects the company's relationship with hundreds of thousands of delivery drivers.