Amazon could owe drivers thousands in rights claim, says law firm

Leigh Day launches group action for drivers classed as self-employed and not entitled to employee rights

Amazon could owe compensation totalling 140m to thousands of drivers delivering its parcels, according to a law firm that is launching a group claim on their behalf.

Drivers who deliver for Amazon through its delivery service partners" are classed as self-employed, meaning they are not entitled to employee rights such as holiday pay and the minimum wage, while they also do not have an employment contract.