European Union countries reached a compromise Monday that breaks a logjam on planned rules over workers’ rights in the gig economy by keeping the most important decisions in the hands of member states. The agreement marks a turning point in the EU’s years-long efforts to set clearer employment rights for millions of delivery couriers and …
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DoorDash shifts pay scheme, cuts flexibility in New York City
DoorDash says its fees in The Big Apple have driven down delivery sales, but the city says data from delivery firms shows steady sales. Published March 1, 2024 • Updated March 5, 2024 UPDATE: 3/5/2024: This article has been updated with comment from the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protections. Dive Brief: Dive Insight: DoorDash said …
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Getting food delivered in New York is simple. For the workers who do it, getting paid is not
NEW YORK (AP) — New Yorkers place over 100 million food delivery orders each year via a very simple process: press a few buttons on an app and it’s in their hands in about 30 minutes. For the delivery workers, the process is anything but simple. And it has only become more complex since the …
Data from Seattle food delivery drivers shows higher hourly earnings, but less customer demand
Seattle-area gig workers are making higher hourly wages while they’re delivering food for platforms such as Uber Eats and DoorDash following the implementation of a new minimum wage law. But they’re also getting fewer tips, and consumer demand has likely fallen. Those are some takeaways from data provided to GeekWire from Solo, a Seattle-based software startup …
Bill giving state control over food delivery regs clears final Senate committee stop
Tallahassee could regulate how you get your dinner soon. The state is looking to swallow up all regulatory authority over food delivery apps such as Uber Eats and Grubhub, per legislation advanced by the Senate Fiscal Policy Committee. SB 676, filed by GOP Sen. Jennifer Bradley of Clay County, would preempt the regulation of “food delivery platforms” …
Los Angeles County sues Grubhub over ‘bait and switch’ fees
The county calls for an injunction against alleged deceptive business practices and for Grubhub to pay fines for possible violations of California’s unfair competition and false advertising laws. Dive Brief: Dive Insight: LA County alleges the company was showing consumers advertisements that promised free online ordering before charging them fees at checkout. Grubhub said in a statement emailed …
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L.A. County sues Grubhub for passing along refund charges to restaurants
Los Angeles County is asking a California court to block Grubhub from charging restaurants when customers of the delivery service demand a refund, regardless of which party may be at fault. The request is part of a lawsuit filed Tuesday that accuses the delivery service of routinely misleading consumers, shaving the income of its drivers …
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What does a service fee ban mean for California diners? Expect that $39 chicken to cost $49
Coming this summer is a new state law that bans unadvertised service fees, surcharges and other additional costs that are added to the end of a bill for meals or delivery service. On July 1, Senate Bill 478, which Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law in October, is set to prohibit “junk fees” across a …
Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson ‘very worried’ about fallout from food delivery shake-up
A controversial new minimum wage law for gig workers in Seattle that is drawing ire from tech giants has become one of Sara Nelson’s first policy issues to tackle in her new role as city council president. Nelson, elected to the council in 2021 and appointed as president in January, spoke to GeekWire this week about the ordinance …
L.A. County suing Grubhub, alleging shady business practices
Citing alleged deceptive business practices, Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit against food-delivery service Grubhub on Wednesday, according to officials. The lawsuit accused the food-delivery giant of several practices the county deemed to “take advantage” of consumers, drivers and restaurants. “This lawsuit sends a clear message: Los Angeles County will not tolerate businesses that deceive …
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