Roadie® Delivery Driver Misclassification Lawsuit

Roadie® was founded in 2014 and is a delivery platform that provides same-day and local next-day delivery service in the United States. Delivery drivers who work for Roadie® have filed complaints against the company for wage theft, denied benefits, and more. 

Worker misclassification denies employees access to benefits like company-provided medical insurance, overtime pay, unemployment, retirement benefits, investment benefits, workers' compensation, and more. When companies classify employees as independent contractors, it also denies workers the protection of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which protects workers' rights through employment discrimination based on age, race, gender, or disability. 

While misclassification can happen in any company however, studies have shown those who work in the gig economy are the most affected by employee misclassification. Gig economy workers typically include, but are not limited to, truck drivers, delivery drivers, construction workers, cleaning service providers, ridesharing or taxi drivers, and more.  If you are a delivery driver for Roadie® or have worked for them in the past, you be eligible for financial compensation. For more information, contact a Morgan &  Morgan attorney today by completing our free, no-obligation case evaluation form. 

According to a report published by the Economic Policy Institute, they found that one of the largest incentives for companies to misclassify workers comes down to avoiding having to spend where they don’t need to. In the eyes of a company, if they can avoid paying things like Social Security and unemployment insurance taxes for employees, it could save them anywhere between 20 to 40 percent on labor costs if they misclassify the employee as an independent contractor. 

Information gathered by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, based on an annual income of $43,007, if a company were to misclassify a singular employee as an independent contractor, they could save approximately $3,710 each year. Misclassifying their workers also allows companies to avoid having to comply with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which protects workers' rights through employment discrimination based on age, race, gender, or disability.

Worker misclassification can happen anywhere. Studies have shown those who work in the gig economy are the most affected by employee misclassification. Gig economy workers typically include, but are not limited to, truck drivers, delivery drivers, construction workers, cleaning service providers, ridesharing or taxi drivers, and more. In some cases, delivery drivers may not even be aware that they are misclassified. Roadie® delivery drivers can help determine if they have been misclassified if they meet the following criteria:

• If you worked for Roadie® within the last 3 years 
• Have driven 500+ miles

Speaking to an attorney can help drivers better understand whether or not their employers misclassified them and what their legal options are. If you are interested in learning more about employee misclassification, or if you are a Roadie® delivery driver and believe you have been misclassified as an independent contractor, we may be able to help. For more information, contact a Morgan & Morgan attorney today by completing our free, no-obligation case evaluation form.

If you believe your employer has retaliated against you for your misclassification lawsuit, you may be able to file a separate, individual lawsuit against your employer for the retaliation. Contact an attorney at  Morgan & Morgan today to learn more about your options and the damages you may be eligible to recover today.

Working with a Morgan & Morgan attorney can significantly boost your chance of recovering lost wages and other benefits for your misclassification case. When you hire a Morgan & Morgan attorney, they will work with you to help you understand whether or not you fit the criteria of a misclassified worker and the laws in place that help protect your legal rights as an employee. Once they have verified that you are eligible for a lawsuit, your attorney and legal team will then work with you around the clock to gather any evidence, documents, or important information needed to ensure you have the strongest case moving forward.

Roadie® delivery drivers never have to wonder if they’ll be able to afford an attorney. At Morgan & Morgan, our attorneys work on a contingency fee, meaning we only get paid if we win your case. For more information on how a Morgan & Morgan attorney can help, contact us today.

Roadie® delivery drivers who believe they have or have previously been misclassified by the delivery company should contact a Morgan & Morgan attorney today to learn more about what they may be eligible to recover. For more information, drivers can contact a misclassification attorney by completing a free, no-obligation case evaluation form.