DoorDash reaches $131.5 million settlement with New York City over worker underpayment allegations
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DoorDash has reached a $131.5 million settlement with the New York City government to resolve allegations of underpaying workers, according to The Hill. The settlement, announced by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and city officials on Tuesday, involves the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). Al Jazeera English reported that the settlement is the largest of its kind in any US city and is expected to affect 260,000 delivery drivers. The agreement includes a payment of $115 million to affected workers, as well as additional financial commitments to improve compliance with labor laws. The settlement marks a significant step in addressing concerns over worker compensation in the gig economy.
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