FedEx Lawsuit

Another issue that’s been found to be a sticking point in recent years for Fedex is the
ADA, or Americans with Disabilities Act, which was passed in 1990.  The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is charged with enforcing the
ADA, and it recently won a decision against Fedex in regards to this powerful […]

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Another powerful labor union has given voice to its support for drivers around the country who are suing Fedex over the classification of their drivers as independent contractors as opposed to employees.  This time, it’s the Teamsters, through a letter from their President, who have offered support to these drivers.
There are a few items of […]

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In an earlier entry, we detailed the racial discrimination claim filed by two Fedex drivers of Lebanese descent.  The plaintiffs were awarded more than $60 million in total damages by the jury that heard the case, which was a record award at the time.  However, a recent article reported that the award was reduced significantly. […]

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The news in the
United States has been well-covered in terms of the burgeoning legal issue that has embroiled Fedex and its drivers, current and former, in a heated legal battle.  However, a quick review of available articles online shows that this issue is even making news in
Asia.  A very thorough recap of the entire […]

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Lobbying, while detested by the majority of the voting public, remains a fact of life, and it appears that lobbying efforts in general are developing and changing with the times.  Fedex is just one of many large companies and interest groups that’s mentioned in a story that appears in the Washington Post recently, where columnist […]

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