Seattle: Seattle adopts hazard pay for food delivery drivers during the pandemic

The Seattle City Council unanimously approved legislation Monday that requires food delivery companies to pay drivers $2.50 per delivery on top of their regular rates. The hazard pay is intended to offset costs and risks that drivers are dealing with during the pandemic, like acquiring protective gear and cleaning vehicles between trips. The hazard pay mandate will remain in effect for the duration of the state of emergency declared in March due to COVID-19. The law will be automatically repealed three years after the civil emergency ends if the City Council doesn't take action on it before that time. The... Read More