New York City has finalized a landmark agreement with DoorDash, securing $115 million in compensation for its gig delivery drivers while establishing a novel oversight system to ensure fair pay practices moving forward. The settlement marks a significant step in addressing long-standing concerns over worker wages and labor conditions in the app-based economy. The newly created monitoring framework aims to hold the company accountable for compliance with labor standards. This development could set a precedent for similar cases in other major cities.


New York City reached a settlement with the gig delivery platform DoorDash that will bring $115 million to the city’s drivers and create a new monitoring system of the company’s pay practices. The ...