Workers who drive or deliver food for companies such as Uber, Lyft, or DoorDash can be classified as independent contractors under a law approved by California voters, the California Supreme Court ruled on Thursday. Proposition 22, the Protect App-Based Drivers and Services Act, classifies drivers for app-based transportation or delivery companies…
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Law Classifying Gig Workers as Contractors Upheld in California Supreme Court
DoorDash Files Lawsuit Against New York City Over Law Requiring Data Sharing With Restaurants
On Wednesday, September 15, 2021, DoorDash filed a lawsuit against New York City in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, concerning a law that requires delivery companies to share customer data with restaurants. The law, set to take effect in December, requires companies like DoorDash to provide restaurants fulfilling orders with customer names, phone numbers, email addresses, and delivery addresses. Customers may opt out of sharing this data.
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Constitutional Law, Privacy
DoorDash and Grubhub Sue San Francisco Claiming Permanent Fee Cap is Unconstitutional
On Friday, July 16, 2021, DoorDash and Grubhub filed a complaint against the City and County of San Francisco in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, claiming that the recently introduced permanent cap on additional fees for app-based delivery orders is unconstitutional.
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California State Law, Constitutional Law
DoorDash Agrees to Payments, Policy Changes After Misleading Consumers About Worker Tips
DoorDash reached a settlement with the District of Columbia Office of the Attorney General that included payments worth $2.5 million and greater transparency in tipping policies.
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Consumer Law, Employment Law
