Well of course, in order to make profit you can never pay anyone more than what their work is worth.
A company that does, will simply lose to the “cheaper” competitor and go bankrupt.
The more you exploit the more profitable is your business.
Local officials have said that delivery workers receive approximately $11 hourly after tips, given their out-of-pocket expenses – which is $4 less than New York City’s minimum wage of $15
That wage is insulting, both to the workers and the city. Kick the business’ out of town - someone other will fill the vacuum and do it better.
Presumably because they don’t have a single delivery employee. They just provide “tech” that lets drivers and customers find each others.
Of course if those companies were to become responsible for providing a living wage to their “gig workers”, then it becomes harder to still call them mere “tech” companies (and some might argue that an article using that label to describe them is in fact implicitly picking a side in that lawsuit.)
The reality is Uber, grubhub, doordash, etc. are owners of a platform that connects customers to contract delivery services. They don’t directly employ delivery persons. Their product is this platform. This is why they are considered tech companies.
Noob question: Let’s say you’re an Uber driver. If you keep the app open while waiting for rides would you still receive the $17.96 even if you don’t get any rides? And… In case you receive a ride for $50 how does Uber splits the money? Thanks for clarifying
At least for delivery I think what gig companies have done in places that require an hourly rate is keeping your acceptance rate over a certain percentage per hour and/or have to take a minimum number of orders.
The primary thing that delivery drivers from accepting an order is if the payment (mostly the tip) is too low, if you’re paid by the hour that’s not much of an issue anymore. Other factors that would still be relevant are things like, is it too many miles (gas, wear and tear), is the pickup or delivery in somewhere that isn’t safe or that doesn’t have (free) parking, is it a restaurant that treats drivers rudely, is it taking you too far from where you need to be at a certain time, etc.
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Well of course, in order to make profit you can never pay anyone more than what their work is worth. A company that does, will simply lose to the “cheaper” competitor and go bankrupt. The more you exploit the more profitable is your business.
Nothing to do with tech and OP apparently doesn’t understand that.
Also fuck these 4 companies.
It is just a temporary injunction. Initially it is in effect for two weeks, though it may be extended while the suit is underway.
That wage is insulting, both to the workers and the city. Kick the business’ out of town - someone other will fill the vacuum and do it better.
Yeah that’s how capitalism should work.
How are they called “tech companies”? Are they not just delivery companies?
Not criticizing, just asking
Presumably because they don’t have a single delivery employee. They just provide “tech” that lets drivers and customers find each others.
Of course if those companies were to become responsible for providing a living wage to their “gig workers”, then it becomes harder to still call them mere “tech” companies (and some might argue that an article using that label to describe them is in fact implicitly picking a side in that lawsuit.)
The reality is Uber, grubhub, doordash, etc. are owners of a platform that connects customers to contract delivery services. They don’t directly employ delivery persons. Their product is this platform. This is why they are considered tech companies.
They’re not. They’re S&O companies with tech.
Then maybe they shouldn’t be in business.
Noob question: Let’s say you’re an Uber driver. If you keep the app open while waiting for rides would you still receive the $17.96 even if you don’t get any rides? And… In case you receive a ride for $50 how does Uber splits the money? Thanks for clarifying
At least for delivery I think what gig companies have done in places that require an hourly rate is keeping your acceptance rate over a certain percentage per hour and/or have to take a minimum number of orders.
The primary thing that delivery drivers from accepting an order is if the payment (mostly the tip) is too low, if you’re paid by the hour that’s not much of an issue anymore. Other factors that would still be relevant are things like, is it too many miles (gas, wear and tear), is the pickup or delivery in somewhere that isn’t safe or that doesn’t have (free) parking, is it a restaurant that treats drivers rudely, is it taking you too far from where you need to be at a certain time, etc.
Yet, said companies are making billions in profits…