Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on Thursday filed suit against Shipt, the grocery delivery business of Target Corp., for allegedly cheating workers of benefits and rights by classifying them as independent contractors.
Workers who are not classified as company employees don't qualify for many benefits that are seen as normal in a workplace, including overtime pay and paid sick leave, Ellison said.
"Shipt is taking advantage of Minnesotans to enrich itself while leaving workers to fend for themselves," Ellison said. "Unlike other employees, these workers have no clarity on how much they will be paid day-to-day, and they often don't receive the minimum wage and overtime they're entitled to."
