NYC Enforces Minimum Wage Increase for App-Based Food Delivery Workers
New York City has mandated a minimum wage of $19.96 per hour for app-based delivery workers, with plans to fully implement the new standard by April 1, 2025. The mandate, which took effect Monday, will start at $17.96 per hour, increase to the standard by the 2025 deadline and adjust annually for inflation. The move is a significant shift in how popular platforms like Uber, Grubhub and DoorDash pay gig workers, who have been considered independent contractors, excluded from labor protections and exempt from minimum wage requirements.