What's Up? The Gigs in the USA - March 2024

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From March, the US Department of Labour will require platforms to offer benefits like minimum wage and overtime pay to workers previously classified as contractors.

Lyft and Uber drivers across the US protested on Valentine‘s Day to demand a change in their set wages.

DoorDash raised fees for NYC deliveries due to the new minimum wage law and Department of Labor wage regulations.

New York AG announced a $328M settlement for Uber and Lyft drivers by March 1. The platforms were accused of withholding wages.

Massachusetts AG settles $3.5M case with Grubhub over violation of caps on third-party delivery fees during the pandemic.

In an attempt to free themselves from employment laws in Massachusetts, Uber has opted to file 9 different initiatives.

Orders have dropped significantly since the payment laws were enacted in Seattle.

Los Angeles County sues Grubhub for allegedly misrepresenting delivery charges.

In 2023, Californian Uber drivers have seen their monthly earnings fall by 17.1%.

Luxury car service Alto is pulling out of Washington, D.C. and Miami due to the high cost of electric vehicles.

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