Amazon Flex Drivers Allegedly Fired via Automated Employee Evaluations

September 25, 2015

Amazon Flex drivers allege unfair dismissal due to automated employee performance evaluations with limited human intervention. These evaluations, based on indicators affected by factors outside the driver's control, were reportedly handed down without an opportunity for defense or appeal.

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Alleged deployer: amazon-flex
Alleged developer: amazon
Alleged harmed parties: amazon-flex-employees, amazon-flex-drivers

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