Amazon to Pay Out $3 Million over Alleged Labor Violations Against Seattle Gig Workers

Amazon will pay $3.7M to settle labor claims in Seattle for alleged gig worker ordinance violations

Amazon Flex denied the allegations from the Office of Labor Standards but is paying more than 10,000 affected workers.

Amazon to pay out $3 million over alleged labor violations against Seattle gig workers

While Amazon denies violating Seattle's app-based worker protection laws, the company agreed to pay more than $3 million to settle an investigation by the city.

Amazon Settles $3.7M Over Seattle Gig Worker Protection Violations

Amazon’s Costly Compromise: Navigating Seattle’s Gig Economy Crackdown In a move that underscores the growing tensions between tech giants and urban labor regulators, Amazon has agreed to pay $3.7 million to resolve allegations of violating Seattle’s ordinances designed to protect gig workers. The settlement, announced this week, stems from claims that the company’s Amazon Flex delivery program failed to comply with rules mandating fair pay, tim…