Amazon antitrust litigation regarding delivery service partners
The developments in this story so far, most recent first.
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New Jersey sues Amazon over alleged delivery driver monopsony
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Amazon has operated its Delivery Service Partner (DSP) program.
Amazon has operated its Delivery Service Partner (DSP) program since 2018. This program utilizes third-party delivery contractors to fulfill the company's logistics needs.
Under this framework, Amazon classifies these DSPs as independent operators. However, the program's structure has come under scrutiny, with allegations suggesting that the company exerts significant control over these contractors and their drivers.
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New York City is considering legislation that would require Amazon to employ Delivery Service Partners (DSPs) directly.
No separate article for this desk or language yet.
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Amazon settled with the FTC for $61.7 million regarding the Flex program.
Amazon reached a settlement with the FTC involving its internal driver contractor program, known as Flex. The settlement consisted of a $61.7 million payment intended for drivers following an investigation into stolen tips within the program.