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DoorDash Workers Can Finally Get Paid Hourly, But Only During Deliveries
With more laws on the books demanding additional pay for gig workers, DoorDash has finally come around to offering some hourly pay for its Dashers, though only when they’re hoofing it to their delivery spot. The food delivery app announced Wednesday that contract delivery drivers can now earn a base hourly pay and still receive…
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Instacart’s 15-Minute Delivery Plan Is Insidious and Nobody Needs It
Food delivery startup Instacart has built its brand on lightning-fast grocery drop-offs, but the convenience economy never sleeps: This week, The Information reported that the company plans to launch a pilot version of an even speedier, 15-minute delivery plan as soon as early next year — a significant step up from its current two-hour delivery…
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New York City Council Passes Historic Protections for App Delivery Workers
Delivery workers, accustomed to schlepping burrito bowls past armed robbers for table scraps, were granted some basic rights on Thursday by New York’s city council. In a nearly unanimous vote, they passed a suite of bills that will allow basic rights like bathroom access and minimum pay. Based on remarks made to THE CITY on…
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Amazon Will Have to Pay Back the $81 Million It Swindled From Drivers’ Tips
Today, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced it’s settling charges it levied against Amazon alleging the company had skimmed $US61.7 ($81) million in tips from its contractor delivery drivers. The fine, fittingly, is for the full amount and “will be used by the FTC to compensate drivers.” You love to see it.