The Digital Platform Workers' Rights Act in Ontario establishes minimum wage protections for gig workers in services like Uber and Instacart. It mandates pay for each work assignment, ensures transparency in pay calculations, and includes regular pay periods. However, critics argue the law falls short, as it only applies to engaged work time, leaving unengaged time unprotected. Workers can file complaints with the Ministry of Labour, but cannot seek arbitration through the Labour Relations Board, limiting their rights and avenues for addressing grievances.
Under the province's Digital Platform Workers' Rights Act (DPWRA), digital platform workers must be paid at least the minimum wage 'for each work assignment performed by a worker.'
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