Contractors

Amazon Flex Drivers Seek Compensation for Misclassification as Contractors – Thousands File Legal Claims

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Los Angeles, California – Amidst the booming gig economy, thousands of Amazon Flex drivers across the country have filed arbitration claims, alleging misclassification as contractors. These drivers, who deliver Amazon packages using their own vehicles, are seeking fair treatment and compensation for their work. The drivers argue that they have been wrongly denied employee benefits and protections by being classified as independent contractors. This has led to issues such as lack of overtime pay and …

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Controversy Explodes as Over 100 European Acts Boycott SXSW Over Defense Contractors’ Sponsorship

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Austin, Texas – The South by Southwest festival, known as SXSW, is facing controversy as over 100 acts, mostly from Europe, have withdrawn from the event due to the sponsorship of the U.S. Army and defense contractors. This decision has sparked a debate over the involvement of military entities in a music and cultural gathering that takes place in Austin, Texas annually. The boycott, led by the Austin For Palestine Coalition (AFPC), saw five music …

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