New York Expands Minimum Wage Rules
New York City is expanding minimum wage rules to grocery couriers after facing issues with restaurant delivery drivers.
In 2023, the city introduced a minimum wage rate for app-based restaurant delivery drivers, resulting in rising delivery costs and many drivers quitting.
- Several cities have followed New York's example, facing similar issues.
- The New York City Council has passed new bills to protect grocery delivery drivers.
The legislative package includes new rules, such as:
- Requiring delivery apps to include a 10-percent tipping option before or at the time of the order.
- Mandating that app-based platforms pay delivery drivers within seven days of the end of a pay period.
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Author's summary: New York City expands minimum wage rules to grocery couriers.