Wisconsin Supreme Court Unanimously Declares Amazon Drivers as Employees

The Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously upheld a lower court ruling that Amazon delivery drivers in the Amazon Flex program are employees, not independent contractors, entitling them to unemployment benefits. The decision means Amazon Logistics may face a tax bill of over $200,000. This ruling has significant implications for the gig economy and worker classification, as courts across the country grapple with similar questions about the employment status of workers in the gig economy.