Seattle, WA considers a package of "Pay Up" policies to improve gig economy working conditions
Seattle, WA "Pay Up" policies gig economy working conditions
The Seattle City Council is considering a package of policies that would improve working conditions for freelance contractors operating in the local gig economy. These "Pay Up" policies include improvements such as increased wages, labor protections, and enhanced transparency for contractors working for app-based companies. For example, one of the measures would require delivery app companies to pay drivers per-minute and per-mile rates to ensure minimum wage and standard mileage reimbursement.
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Seattle Considers Measures to Address Gig Worker Pay, Rights
"Pay Up" is a developing package of council policies that would improve wages, transparency and other working conditions for gig workers, who work as contractors for app-based companies like DoorDash.
PayUp Legislation - Council | seattle.gov
The PayUp policy package is a group of bills being drafted and introduced by Councilmembers Lisa Herbold and Andrew Lewis that work to address the many issues facing gig workers.
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