Court Upholds Wage Increase for Food Delivery Workers

A New York judge ruled in favor of New York City regulators, allowing a minimum-pay increase for app-based food delivery workers to proceed after several delivery companies challenged the rule.

What Did the Court Decide About NYC Delivery Worker Pay?

The rule was designed to increase minimum pay for app-based delivery workers. At the time of the ruling, the scheduled rate was set to begin at approximately $18 per hour and rise over time under the city’s framework.

Which Delivery Companies Challenged the Rule?

Uber, DoorDash, Grubhub, and Relay had sought court orders blocking the rule. The judge allowed the rule to proceed against the three larger companies while permitting Relay, which operates under a different business model, to continue challenging the rule under a preliminary injunction.

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