DoorDash to pay New York delivery workers nearly $17M for using tips to subsidize wages
1. DoorDash settles for nearly $17M. Tip funds were used to offset wage guarantees. 2. Settlement covers May 2017-Sep 2019. Model misled Dashers and customers. 3. New York AG criticizes unfair tipping practices. Transparency in pay required. 4. Company discontinued this pay model. Regulatory action emphasizes accountability.