DoorDash settles worker underpayment allegations with New York City for $131.5M

DoorDash has reached a $131.5 million settlement with New York City to resolve claims that the food delivery service systematically underpaid workers. The agreement, announced by city officials, stems from allegations investigated by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. The payout includes $115 million in direct compensation for affected workers, along with additional funds for enforcement and monitoring. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny over gig economy labor practices and fair wage enforcement in major urban centers.

DoorDash has agreed to pay $131.5 million as part of a settlement with the New York City government to resolve allegations of underpaying workers. Under the settlement with the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), which New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) and city officials announced on Tuesday, DoorDash will pay $115...