Key facts
- DoorDash agreed to a $131.5 million settlement with New York City.
- The settlement resolves a probe into underpaid or delayed payments to delivery workers.
- The settlement includes a $16.7 million fine.
- Over $83 million will be paid to resolve disputes over calculating pay for workers logged into the app but not actively delivering.
- An additional $12.3 million will be provided for missed or late payments.
- DoorDash acknowledged mistakes led to underpayments or late payments.
DoorDash announced on Tuesday that it has reached a $131.5 million settlement with New York City to resolve a government probe that found the food delivery company underpaid or delayed payments to its workers. The settlement, which includes a $16.7 million fine, addresses disputes over how to calculate pay for workers who were logged into the app and on-call but not actively making deliveries, amounting to over $83 million. Additionally, DoorDash will provide $12.3 million for payments that were missed or arrived late.