NYC Council expected to vote Monday on wage and workplace protections for delivery workers
Briefly

The NYC Council plans to vote on bills aimed at enhancing protections and wages for delivery workers. Proposed legislation includes a 10% tipping requirement for delivery services and mandates timely payments to workers within seven days. Additional bills seek to ensure access to bathrooms and provide essential safety resources for delivery personnel. One initiative focuses on establishing a minimum pay rate that meets or exceeds the standards set by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protections. The council previously addressed these issues during the COVID-19 pandemic with minimum wage enhancements.
Council member Shaun Abreu's proposed legislation mandates delivery services to provide a tipping option of 10% for each order, enhancing compensation for workers.
New bills aim to enforce requirements for timely payment to delivery workers, ensuring they are compensated within seven days after the end of a pay period.
Legislation by Council Member Jennifer Gutierrez addresses delivery worker protections, mandating access to bathrooms and distribution of essential safety materials.
Sandy Nurse's initiative could establish a minimum pay rate for grocery delivery workers that aligns with standards set by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protections.
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