DoorDash will pay $131.5 million for missing and miscalculated NYC delivery worker wages

DoorDash has reached a settlement with New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, agreeing to pay $131.5 million. This payment addresses missing and miscalculated wages for delivery workers. The company attributes these pay irregularities to technical errors and differing opinions regarding wage calculation methods. Despite the total settlement amount, the median payment for individual drivers is expected to be less than $100. The company must now fulfill the financial terms of this legal agreement.