Uber, DoorDash and GrubHub Lose Bid to Block New York City's Minimum Wage for Delivery Workers

Uber, DoorDash and GrubHub lose bid to block New York City's minimum wage mandate for delivery workers.
Acting state Supreme Court Justice rules against the companies, clearing way for $19.96 per hour minimum pay.
Companies argue mandate will raise prices, hurt workers by tracking time not delivering.
Advocates say ruling is a win for 65,000 delivery workers paid pennies currently.
Smaller company Relay granted injunction, mandate temporarily delayed for them.

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Judge Upholds New York City's Minimum Wage Increase for App-Based Food Delivery Workers

A New York State Supreme Court judge ruled in favor of a pay standard requiring food delivery app companies like Uber, DoorDash, and Grubhub to pay gig workers around $18 per hour, a decision that was opposed by the companies.