Back in July we notified our readers that the NLRB would be enforcing their “Joint
Employer” rule when they determined that shippers could be held as co-employers if workers are
deemed misclassified due to their (the shippers) requirements.
Last month saw the first action on a large scale when the NLRB determined Amazon and the Delivery Service Partner (DSP) are joint employers. This result would force Amazon to negotiate with the Union representing the workers.
And…….. you guessed it. Amazon immediately pulled the contract from the DSP in California and another in Illinois. We can only assume that the DSP went belly up and is left holding the bag.
⚠️ Think about this very carefully:
Do your clients require certain criteria for your contract drivers or employees?
Are drug tests, background checks, customer reviews, or other controlling factors part of the deal?
👉 If so, risk mitigation now may save your business when your client cancels your contract at the mere mention of union organization or misclassification become an issue.
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