Amazon Flex Driver Says She Was Fired For TikTok Videos

An Amazon Flex driver says he was fired for posting a TikTok video telling him how much he loves his job.

Driver Maddie Kearns (@musclemaddie97), Recent TikToks Amazon launched an investigation into her Flex account due to her TikTok content. amazon flexThe company she worked for, is an independent contractor delivery system with the company. Amazon hires independent contractors like Kerns who use their own vehicles to deliver packages on flexible schedules. increase.

Kerns says he “loves” the job and frequently posts on TikTok, encouraging other independent contractors to work at Amazon Flex. She says she promoted the company without getting paid for it.

TikToker claims Amazon Flex management was “offended or didn’t like” her post about her work. She said someone reported her TikTok account and received an email notifying that the company was investigating her Flex account, saying she had violated its privacy terms. He said he never posted personal information on TikTok and denied that he violated the terms.

@musclemaddie97 @florgarcia2764 very disappointing this is happening bc i loved delivering for amazon!!!!❤️📦🫶🏼 @Amazon please let me work again 😭 #Amazon Flex #Amazon #update #deliverwithmaddie #jobupdate #Amazon Flex ♬ Original Sound – Maddie Kearns

“It is very unfortunate that this is happening. [email protected] Let me do my job again,” Kerns wrote in the video’s caption.

But TikToker didn’t seem too upset about the situation at the time. In the comments below her video she wrote: Truly the best job I’ve ever had (I don’t take a commission!!)”

another tick tock Posted Thursday, Kerns said Amazon Flex disabled her account after “a very long three-week battle with the company,” effectively firing her.

@musclemaddie97 Thank you #Amazon #update #deliverwithmaddie #Amazon Flex #delivery girl ♬ Coi Leray Players DJ Smallz 732 Jersey Club Remix – DJ Smallz 732

Viewers expressed their condolences to TikToker, but reassured her that she would find a better job.

“Better things will happen for you and your family,” commented one viewer.

“I’m so sorry…they’ve lost a really good worker, but bigger and better things are coming!!!” another viewer commented.

Some viewers have commented that Kerns and her TikTok videos were what sparked their interest in Amazon Flex itself. Some even said she might boycott Amazon for firing her.

“I’m so sorry! It’s because of you that I joined Flex. So thank you for all your education and encouragement. I hope your next chapter is a great one. Merry.” User said.

“Your video was the only reason I downloaded the app and tried to start driving! It’s crazy they were reactivated and deactivated the next day. Shame on #amazon Let it go, we need to do better,” another user wrote.

someone else commented. It’s time to boycott Amazon. ”

The Daily Dot reached out to the creator through a TikTok comment and to Amazon via email.