Did you receive a notice from New York City? Did you receive a mail about a class action on the settlement to resolve claims about the New York City lawsuit? This review will help you partake in the class action settlement after confirming the authenticity of the mail.
What Is New York City Class Action Settlement?
New York City has set a new minimum wage of at least $17.96 per hour — before tips — for food delivery workers, with the increased rate going into effect July 12.
The minimum-wage increase is the first such increase in the country for delivery workers and goes into effect almost two years after the city council passed bills aimed at improving work conditions for delivery drivers, The New York Times reports.
What Is This Class Action All About?
Critics of the wage increase reportedly argue it doesn’t do enough to increase the minimum compensation for delivery workers, who they say often deal with a number of out-of-pocket expenses due to being independent contractors.
Industry groups, meanwhile, argue the new law will hurt opportunities for some delivery workers, and end up simply passing on the costs to consumers and restaurants that they say already pay a hefty fee to use delivery apps, The New York Times reports.
There are more than 60,000 individuals working delivery jobs in New York City, with workers reportedly bringing in an average of around $11 per hour — lower than the current minimum wage of $15 — after factoring in expenses and tips.
The new rule will allow companies — such as GrubHub and DoorDash — flexibility in how they pay delivery workers, allowing them to compensate them per trip, per hour worked or a combination of both, the Washington Post reports.
Food delivery companies will also reportedly be required to pay workers a wage of 30 cents per minute when they are technically “on call” — when they are connected to the delivery apps while waiting for an order, for example.
Delivery workers will also be mandated to receive 50 cents per minute during the course of a delivery, with the rate scheduled to increase to 53 cents per minute in 2024 and 55 cents in 2025, the Washington Post reports.
New York Mayor Eric Adams and the New York Department of Consumer and Worker Protection — which announced the new rule earlier this week — are also reportedly calling to increase the minimum wage for delivery workers to $19.96 per hour by 2025.
A DoorDash spokesperson told the Washington Post “litigation is definitely on the table,” in response to the new rule.
Earlier this year, GrubHub, Postmates, Uber Eats and DoorDash appealed a New York federal judge’s ruling that an antitrust class action lawsuit filed against them does not need to be settled through arbitration.
Who Is Eligible?
The settlement benefits all class members who agreed with the minimum wage increase for New York City delivery workers.
How To Be Part of This Settlement
For class members to partake in this settlement, they must submit a valid claim on the settlement website.
What Is The Pay For This Settlement?
The pay for this settlement varies and the proof of purchase is not necessary.
Conclusion
As you submit your claim to the settlement website, just like the Oliveri and Associates class action settlement we have reviewed, you’re doing so under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim.
