Amazon took away $62M in tips from drivers, FTC says
Amazon took away $62 million in tips from drivers, FTC says
A courier unloads Amazon packages during a delivery. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)TOPICS:AMAZON.COM, INC.Amazon.com Inc.New YorkNew York City,New York,United StatesSeattleSeattle,Washington,United StatesenvironmentTechnology InternetNEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is paying nearly $62 million to settle charges that it took tips from its delivery drivers.The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday that for more than two years, Amazon didn’t pass on tips to drivers, even though it promised shoppers and drivers it would do so.The FTC said Amazon didn’t stop taking the money until 2019, when the company found out about the FTC’s investigation.Seattle-based Amazon.com Inc. did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday.The online shopping giant will pay $61.7 million to settle the charges, which the FTC said will go back to drivers.