The Wisconsin Supreme Court is hearing a case that will determine whether some Amazon delivery drivers are considered employees in the state.
Oral arguments are being presented in the high court today. The logistics arm of the online retail giant is asking justices to reverse an appellate court decision from earlier this year that classifies the company’s “delivery partners” as employees, making them eligible for minimum wage, overtime compensation, and unemployment insurance. Amazon says their delivery partners are independent contractors who agree to take packages to homes in predetermined delivery blocks using their own vehicles and a smart phone app, similar to the DoorDash or Instacart work models.
