NYC food delivery workers face challenges getting paid by apps – NBC New York
A wage law in New York City meant to protect food delivery workers is getting backlash from app companies like Uber, GrubHub and DoorDash.
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A wage law in New York City meant to protect food delivery workers is getting backlash from app companies like Uber, GrubHub and DoorDash.
"There are knee-jerk responses that don't work and then there are responses that look system-wide," said Danny Harris, the group's executive director.
The fee increase applies only to restaurants due to minimum wage rule
DoorDash is to raise its delivery fees in New York to off-set new minimum wages in the Big Apple. Restaurants are also set to hike prices too due to the labor laws, adding another $2 to a typical meal
DoorDash informed restaurants that they will be paying a higher commission rate effective Wednesday.