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Packages and groceries. I've never seen one, because it's more common in more densely populated areas. Basically, they're cutting costs by avoiding UPS and FedEx when they can, using a quasi-Uber model

The earnings details are in the FAQ: https://flex.amazon.com/faq

It does seem fairer than DoorDash and Uber, since there's a guaranteed minimum hourly rate, though you're still on the hook for self-employmenmt tax and vehicular depreciation.

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Except it wasn't fair at all, because they stole the tips. And no, steal is not hyperbole here.

>And no, steal is not hyperbole here.

I thought theft was a crime... shouldn't the DOJ be prosecuting something here?

Worker exploitation has some degree of legal protection since it's intrinsic to our culture.

I think that shouldn't be the case but the fact that these people don't go to jail proves it in my mind.

I think my deliveries are made by Amazon directly in most cases, and I've never seen an option to tip. Only time I've seen it is for Amazon Fresh orders.

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