Some Walmart delivery drivers are buying their credentials online — letting anyone deliver goods to your door::Walmart Spark driver accounts are popping up for sale on Facebook and Instagram as the retailer’s delivery service struggles to verify who is working

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    1 year ago

    Yeah it’s gig work; they already were letting “anyone” do it. If they don’t like the results of the business model they should stop using it.

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      It’s an accountability problem. If Wal Mart doesn’t know who delivered your stuff, how can they address problems? Was your stuff delivered? Stolen? Property defaced? Who bears responsibility? Are they doing background checks? How do they know they aren’t paying someone unauthorized to work in the US? I personally think everyone should be allowed to work here regardless of status, but I have to think there are serious considerations and implications for the business

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        You know how you solve all that? Hire them as a delivery person instead of using an app to skirt employee protection requirements.

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          Totally! I think all of them deserve a living wage and full employee status with healthcare, even. Was sort of just musing about the problem.