Food Delivery Platforms Sue New York City Over Minimum Pay Rules for Workers

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, and Relay Delivery have filed lawsuits against New York City to block the implementation of new minimum pay rules for food delivery workers. The rules, set to take effect on July 12, could significantly increase average earnings for app-based delivery workers. The companies argue that the changes would lead to higher costs for consumers and dispute the assumption that restaurants make no profit from deliveries. New York City officials maintain that delivery workers deserve fair pay for their labor and are committed to their well-being.

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