Most food delivery people are classified as “independent contractors” and are therefore not subject to minimum wage. This is almost certainly not consistent with federal law but multiple legal challenges have failed due to corrupt judges and captured regulators.
iopq@lemmy.world 1 year ago
What? It costs money for the delivery. That’s a fact
Cryophilia@lemmy.world 1 year ago
They don’t get paid minimum wage.
iopq@lemmy.world 1 year ago
They do, except they have a $5.12 tip allowance
If they don’t make $7.25 an hour the employer must pay the difference
Cryophilia@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Most food delivery people are classified as “independent contractors” and are therefore not subject to minimum wage. This is almost certainly not consistent with federal law but multiple legal challenges have failed due to corrupt judges and captured regulators.