New York City announces minimum wage for app food delivery workers
In response to an increase in the use of services like Uber Eats and DoorDash since the outbreak, New York City on Sunday set a new minimum pay rate for app food delivery employees. According to a news release from the city, the 60,000 people who transport meals in Manhattan presently make an average of roughly $7.09 per hour. However, with the new pay rate, they will eventually be able to make at least $19.96 per hour. On July 12, the compensation will climb to $17.96 per hour, and on April 12, 2025, it will rise once more to almost $20 per hour. New Minimum Fee The city also stated that pay would be adjusted annually for inflation. According to the city, delivery apps will be able to choose how to pay delivery staff the new minimum fee. Apps can opt to pay users per trip, per hour worked or using their own formula as long as they earn the minimum wage. “Our delivery workers have consistently delivered for us — now, we are delivering for them,” stated New York City M...