New Jersey on Tuesday sued Amazon, accusing the retailing giant of using its dominance to impose poor working conditions on its independent drivers. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 4 (UPI) -- New Jersey on Tuesday sued Amazon, accusing the retailing giant of using its dominance to impose low pay and poor working conditions on its independent drivers.
In its lawsuit, the state accuses Amazon of abusing its power to prevent unionization and limit labor competition, in effect causing lower wages and harsher working conditions.
"Today, my office is acting to stand up for thousands of New Jersey delivery drivers who are being exploited every day by one of the world's biggest, richest corporations," New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said in a statement.
The state's complaint focuses on the company's Delivery Service Partner program, which Amazon considers independent businesses.
