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business2 years ago

"DoorDash and Delivery Apps Adapt Tipping Policies in Response to NYC Minimum Wage Law"

DoorDash and other food delivery services are updating their tipping policies in response to New York City's new minimum wage law for app workers. DoorDash and UberEats will no longer prompt for tips before delivery, instead holding back the tip prompts until after the food is delivered. The companies argue that the new regulations will increase costs and force operational changes, leading to higher prices and fees for users. New York City is the first to implement such a law, aiming to lift delivery workers out of poverty.

via Fox Business|
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business2 years ago

The Battle Over Delivery Worker Pay: DoorDash vs NYC

Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, and Relay Delivery have filed lawsuits against New York City to block its new minimum pay rules for food delivery workers. The rules, set to take effect on July 12, could nearly triple average earnings for app-based delivery workers. The companies argue that the changes would result in higher costs for consumers and are seeking a temporary restraining order. The city's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection defends the rules, stating that delivery workers deserve fair pay for their labor. Under the new rule, food delivery services will have some flexibility in how they pay new workers as long as earnings meet the minimum pay rate.

via USA TODAY|
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business2 years ago

Food delivery services take legal action against NYC's minimum wage law

Food delivery companies including Uber, DoorDash, GrubHub, and Relay Delivery have filed separate lawsuits against New York City to halt the implementation of a new law requiring a $17.96-an-hour minimum wage for delivery workers. The law, the first of its kind in the U.S., aims to lift thousands of residents out of poverty. Supporters argue that delivery workers currently earn an average of $11 an hour after expenses, well below the city's $15 minimum wage. However, the delivery companies claim the data on worker pay was flawed and argue that the law will impose burdensome regulations and force them to charge customers more. City officials are standing by the law, asserting that delivery workers deserve fair pay for their labor.

via Fox Business|
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