Former Spark driver sues Walmart, claiming gig drivers should be considered employees

• A former Spark driver is suing Walmart over whether delivery workers are employees.
• The lawsuit argues that the platform's rules constitute employment, but hourly earnings don't meet minimum wage.
• Walmart disputes the suit and says Spark drivers are properly classified as contractors.

A former driver for Walmart's Spark delivery service has sued the retailer over whether delivery workers are company employees.