Platform Workers Amazon Flex drivers are employees, Virginia justices rule State supreme court accuses e-commerce giant of trying to mitigate “self-inflicted wounds” iStock.com/Daria Nipot Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Monday 10 March 2025 The Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that drivers working under Amazon’s Flex programme should be classified as employees for unemployment compensation purposes. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Platform Workers Amazon to appeal court ruling that it misclassified freelance drivers in Spain Platform Workers UK union body wants digital right to access gig-economy workplaces Platform Workers Bolt drivers are “workers”, rules UK tribunal Labour Reforms Japan gives millions of freelancers new protections