Does DoorDash Do a Background Check?
DoorDash is one of the largest providers of gigs in the gig economy. It connects consumers with restaurants and offers drivers, independent contractors commonly referred to as “dashers,” the opportunity to make money by delivering the restaurant’s food to the consumers. Dashers love the flexibility that the DoorDash gig offers, restaurants like the additional business, and consumers like the broad choices for restaurants that DoorDash affords. Before a driver can become a dasher, they must pass a DoorDash background check . Additionally, DoorDash runs periodic checks on its existing dashers to ensure that the dasher’s suitability to drive for DoorDash remains intact. The background check is an important step for everyone involved. As a law firm that has represented many dashers and would-be dashers, we often encounter questions and concerns about these background checks. This article aims to clarify why DoorDash conducts background checks, what they look for, and what...