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In need of drivers, Amazon turns to its employees

Tena…; are planning a major rally at the state Capitol to encourage lawmakers to strengthen across the state. Organizers of Tuesday's event say they expect thousands of people to attend. The rally... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkMay 17th, 2019

5 ways Amazon monitors its employees, from AI cameras to hiring a spy agency

From monitoring drivers with cameras to hiring Pinkerton spies to surveil European warehouse workers, Amazon keeps a close eye on its workers. Marcos del Mazo/LightRocket via Getty Images Amazon has come under fire for s.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 5th, 2021

Walmart and Amazon truck drivers say their employers haven"t provided guidance about how to deal with coronavirus

Jack Taylor/Getty Images Amazon has advised its 798,000 employees against "non-essential travel" in the U.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 2nd, 2020

What The Truck?!? – Backhaul: Seized Ships And The Free Money Freeway

On the backhaul edition of WTT?!? Dooner and Chad are talking seized ships, spilled money, Amazon's big bet on their own employees, Uber drivers becoming employees, and so much more! read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaJul 11th, 2019

How Amazon Turns Former Employees Into Small Business Owners

Amazon announced early on Monday that it will expand its Delivery Service Partner program in the United States with a new incentive for current Amazon employees to start a small business owning and........»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstMay 13th, 2019

Amazon moves 130-person support unit to Phoenix

Amazon.com is moving a team that supported delivery drivers from its Seattle headquarters in South Lake Union to Phoenix. Amazon confirmed the move to the Seattle Times, which reported that many of the team's 130 employees were part-time workers who s.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 29th, 2018

Uber doesn"t have to treat drivers as employees, court finds

Uber counted a win Tuesday in the ongoing battle between gig economy services and workers seeking to be treated as employees, as a federal appeals court unraveled the class-action status of a lawsuit that has seen several twists and turns for five y.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsSep 26th, 2018

Transit riders, drivers brace for influx of Amazon employees

Commuters beware: New York and Washington's clogged streets and creaky subway systems are about to feel more pain as 50,000 more people descend on the two metro areas where Amazon will open new... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkNov 15th, 2018

How much Amazon pays employees for Prime Video jobs

Learn what Amazon is spending for new hires as it takes on Netflix, Disney+, and others in streaming. Maya Erskine and Donald Glover in "Mr. and Mrs. Smith."David Lee/Prime VideoAmazon is spending big .....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 22nd, 2024

Google fires 28 employees who protested Israel cloud contract

The protests, organized by the No Tech for Apartheid campaign, raised concerns about Google and Amazon's $1.2 billion contra.....»»

Category: topSource: latimesApr 18th, 2024

The full list of major US companies slashing staff this year, from Tesla to Google and Apple

Companies have continued to cut jobs in 2024 after a wave of layoffs last year. Amazon, IBM, Google, UPS and Tesla are among those shedding staff. Elon Musk informed Tesla employees that the company would be making cuts overni.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 15th, 2024

Amazon and Walmart warehouse employees are so surveilled that they"re worried about breaking to use bathroom: Oxfam report

One Amazon worker quoted in Oxfam's new report likened their experiences on the warehouse floor to "slav.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 10th, 2024

10 things in tech: Oracle infighting, Amazon"s MGM deal, Intel power players

Amazon could announce MGM deal this week, and employees say Oracle has a "culture of fear": 10 things in tech you need to know. Daniel Craig as James Bond in "No Time to Die" MGM Good morning and welcome to.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 25th, 2021

Amazon hit with 5 lawsuits from warehouse and corporate employees alleging discrimination and retaliation

"Amazon can no longer dismiss abusive behavior and retaliation by white managers as mere anecdotes. Thes.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 19th, 2021

Amazon will end its mask requirement for vaccinated employees in the US

Barring state-wide or local mask requirements, Amazon employees with a vaccine card will soon no longer have to mask up on the job. Nicol.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 19th, 2021

Five women sue Amazon, accusing e-retailer of race and gender discrimination and retaliation

The suits, filed in four federal courts, accuse managers of retaliating after the employees complained about discrimination by managers......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 19th, 2021

Amazon donating $1.4M to Bellevue amid Eastside expansion

The donation comes as Amazon expands its presence in Bellevue, where it plans to add 25,000 employees in the next few years......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 18th, 2021

Amazon hiring more than 3,000 in Wisconsin averaging over $17 an hour, plus vaccination bonus

Amazon.com Inc. said it plans to hire at least 3,000 full- and part-time employees across its fulfillment and transportation network in Wisconsin, according to a recent news release......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 17th, 2021

How NASCAR"s banked turns help cars go faster

NASCAR is famous for speed, and that speed wouldn‘t be possible if not for the banked turns. Banked turns keep NASCAR drivers safe and .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 16th, 2021

Amazon, Walmart, McDonald"s, and other retail giants are boosting wages to hire hourly employees, but some labor advocates say a livable wage is still far off for most workers

In a tight labor market, companies are offering boosted wages.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 14th, 2021

Jeff Bezos wanted to do a big reveal when Amazon announced its Climate Pledge, and Amazon considered having him unveil it from a polar ice cap

Amazon employees spent a few days trying to figure out how to send Bezos to the Arctic, according to the book "Amazon Unbound." Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. Shannon Stapleton/Reuters Jeff Bezos wanted a big revea.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytMay 11th, 2021