Q: As an independent contractor (truck driver) delivering loads for Amazon, I was banned by Amazon's Security firm
Amazon is not my employer. the trucking Co. I work under is only contracted by Amazon (example: USPS & Amazon.). I think it's wrong for The manager in charge of the Security Company to ban me from all amazon fullfilment centers after she turned around and yelled at me to 'step back!' for social distancing inside the visitors office. She didn't like my reply regardless whatever I said I was wearing a mask and there is no audio recording only video. I can no longer enter any amz facility. It's all on video, I was only a foot shy of 6ft from her and she targeted me for an argument. I have a right to reply in defense to her accusation ordering me with a pointing finger/yelling.
A: So I wonder what your reply was that got you banned. You haven't indicated whether you think this was unlawful on her part. There just isn't enough information provided to advise you what you should do next. You can always contact a labor lawyer to help you figure things out. You could also contact the Labor Commissioner's office to see if they can help you, but if you are truly an independent contractor they might not be able to help you. I suggest you contact an experienced employment lawyer to determine whether you are a true independent contractor or not under the new law which really has re-defined the test for determining whether you should actually be classified as an employee. Whatever you do, don't sit on your rights or you may lose them.
Robert P. Cogan agrees with this answer
1 user found this answer helpful
A:
Are you really an independent contractor.
Do you have your own business and drive for a living outside Amazon.
1 user found this answer helpful
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
