Leigh Day says that drivers hired via third-party “delivery service partners” are currently classified as self-employed. This means that the drivers do not benefit from rights including the minimum wage and paid holiday. The firm argues that, because of the way Amazon dictates drivers work, they should be entitled to these rights. Leigh Day is […]
On Monday, US district judge Loretta Preska found Steven Donziger to be guilty of six contempt charges brought against him for refusing to transfer evidence in a complex legal dispute that set Donziger directly against oil company Chevron. Preska said that the lawyer had “repeatedly and willfully” defied court orders and said it was time […]
The state Supreme Court determined that the tech giant was subjected to Pennsylvania pay statutes, despite the federal statute not requiring such pay. Under state laws, justices observed that “hours worked” are defined as any time that a worker spends on their employer’s premises. Under the law, time spent in security checks falls under the […]
The CPSC has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the retail giant of refusing to recognise the CPSC’s authority to force the company to recall defective products.
On Wednesday, Amazon filed a 25-page motion with the FTC, arguing that Khan lacks impartiality in the antitrust investigations. Amazon said that Khan has previously made public comments about Amazon and its conduct. The move by Amazon comes as US and foreign regulators are investigating various areas of the company’s business. In Autumn 2020, EU […]
The Competition And Markets Authority (CMA) will launch a formal investigation into whether Amazon and Google have breached consumer law. Last year, an initial probe was launched when the CMA examined whether the online firms were sufficiently protecting consumers. The probe raised specific concerns about the two companies, with the main concern being whether or […]
Lawyer Monthly is a news website and monthly legal publication with content that is entirely defined by the significant legal news from around the world.
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies. Privacy PolicyOkI do not consent
