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‘Don’t worry about status. Status doesn’t pay the bills’: DoorDash driver says he doesn’t accept orders under $10

'It’s crazy that they know how expensive gas is and still send us $3 orders.'

On Sep 4, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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Uber driver says he was paid under $6 to pick up passengers with groceries at Walmart, take them through Taco Bell drive-thru before dropping them off at home

'People who expect the most will always tip the least.'

On Jul 15, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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‘This shouldn’t be allowed to happen!’: Instacart shopper says a customer cancelled a 125-item order after she collected half of it—and Instacart paid her $7 for it

Instacart put her account under review when she requested more money for her time.

On Jun 12, 2022 by Laiken Neumann

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DoorDash driver says she eats customers’ food if they don’t meet her for delivery

'This is why I don't tip you guys.'

On May 20, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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DoorDash agrees to $5 million settlement with San Francisco in labor dispute

Around 4,500 DoorDash workers will get money.

On Nov 23, 2021 by Grace Ferguson

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Over 140,000 drivers who had tips stolen from Amazon are getting repaid

Amazon settled with the FTC earlier this year.

On Nov 3, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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‘As a dasher, this warms my heart’: Customer leaves cash tip for apparent DoorDash driver with viral note

'Tipped $6.00 online. Here is extra just in case. Thanks.'

On Sep 3, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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‘Pick it up yourself’: DoorDash driver accuses customer who didn’t tip of making him work for free, sparking debate (updated)

The driver is getting accused of harassing the customer.

On Aug 12, 2021 by Samira Sadeque

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‘Why does the burden always fall on the consumers instead of these corporations?’ Uber Eats driver cries after getting low tip in viral TikTok

‘I just spent an hour driving around for $1.19 tip.'

On Jun 6, 2021 by Alexandra Samuels

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Cops want you to know they finished DoorDash order after arresting gig worker

Not everyone is impressed by the officer's actions.

On Apr 29, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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Viral TikTok highlights the exploitation of gig economy workers

'This is one thing that has to change.'

On Feb 19, 2021 by Siobhan Ball

Donald Trump Uber Lyft California Gig Economy Law AB5

Trump sides with Uber, Lyft over California gig economy law

The law would require the companies to classify their workers as employees.

On Aug 21, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Uber Lyft Gig Economy Judge Ruling

Uber, Lyft must classify California workers as employees, judge rules

The judge has some pointed words for the companies in his ruling.

On Aug 10, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Uber Lyft California Lawsuit

Uber, Lyft, sued in California for misclassifying workers

The suit says the companies are violating a gig economy law.

On May 6, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Uber launches Uber Works app to find temp jobs for gig workers

'We believe that finding work shouldn’t have to be a job in itself.'

On Oct 3, 2019 by Mikael Thalen