2022 Seattle law mandating a minimum earnings floor for app-based food delivery drivers results in reduced driver pay and declining customer usage.

Seattle's 2022 law mandating a minimum earnings floor for app-based food delivery drivers has led to a decline in customer usage, food orders plummeting, and reduced driver pay. The "PayUp" ordinance, designed to protect gig workers, sets a minimum wage based on miles driven and hours worked. However, its complex calculations have reportedly resulted in negative consequences.

March 16, 2024
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