DoorDash will pay $131.5 million to settle claims of missing and miscalculated wages for New York City delivery workers. The company cited technical errors and disagreements over wage calculation methods.
The settlement addresses pay irregularities affecting DoorDash's NYC delivery workforce. The company acknowledged gaps in wage payments but attributed the issues to two factors: technical glitches in its systems and differing interpretations of how worker compensation should be calculated.
This marks another significant financial penalty for the gig economy platform, which has faced ongoing scrutiny over worker classification and compensation practices. The $131.5 million payout underscores mounting pressure on delivery services to ensure accurate and timely wage disbursement.
The settlement resolves disputes with New York City authorities and affected workers. DoorDash joins other gig platforms in facing regulatory action over labor practices, as cities and states increasingly scrutinize how companies compensate independent contractors.
The company has not disclosed specific details about the number of affected workers or the timeframe for implementing the payments.
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