Sina Technology News Beijing time on June 2 morning news, according to reports, Amazon employees want the company to be reimbursed for the expenses incurred by working from home during the epidemic, a California judge in the United States rejected the company’s request to dismiss the lawsuit, which leaves employees far from the outcome of the trial. One step closer.
California engineer David Williams said in the class-action lawsuit,The company did not have a policy to reimburse employees for costs incurred by working remotely, which violates California law.
The lawsuit reflects a growing legal problem facing companies such as Amazon and Wells Fargo, where employees have filed a series of complaints seeking reimbursement for expenses paid to work from home during the pandemic.
The ruling is a blow for Amazon. Amazon has argued that it is not responsible because the expenses incurred by employees, including home internet and equipment costs, came from government orders to shelter them in place, not from the company.
In his ruling, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria said that even if Amazon’s claims were true, “it does not absolve Amazon of its liability. What matters is whether Williams was convicted ‘in the performance of his duties or in obedience to his employer’s instructions’.” incurring these costs.”
Amazon had no immediate comment.
Williams said in his complaint that the proposed class action could involve thousands of Amazon employees in California who pay monthly bills of $50 to $100 to facilitate remote work.
The ruling allows Williams’ allegations that Amazon violated California labor laws to proceed. Chabria agreed to Amazon’s request to dismiss allegations that its actions violated California’s unfair competition laws, but gave Williams the opportunity to modify the lawsuit.
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