The city of Seattle has created a permanent paid sick and time off benefits system for app-based workers. FOX13
The Seattle City Council has unanimously passed legislation that would guarantee a minimum wage for app-based delivery drivers and gig workers, making it the first city in the nation to do so.extend the permanence of the ordinance for food delivery drivers
and other app-based workers, excluding ridesharing, since those companies are already covered with statewide legislation. "We want to ensure everyone has the time to get well, recover, and help members of their family when they’re ill – whether you deliver dinner, drop off laundry, or provide any service on these apps. Workers shouldn’t have to choose between staying home to care for themselves or their loved ones and losing a day’s income. Now if you feel sick, you can stay home and recover knowing you will still have your day’s wages to put food on the table or pay the mortgage.
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