SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle’s Office of Labor Standards says online food delivery platform Postmates has agreed to pay almost $1 million to settle allegations it violated the city’s paid sick leave policies for gig workers. The Seattle Times reports the city says most of the money will go toward back wages and damages to the 1,646 Postmates gig workers in Seattle. The city began investigating last fall after drivers alleged Postmates didn’t pay them for paid sick time off under the city’s Gig Worker Paid Sick and Safe Time policy. The investigation started before Uber acquired the company. Uber spokesperson Zahid Arab says they appreciate the Office of Labor Standards’ close coordination with them to correct any outstanding issues.
Postmates to pay $1M to Seattle gig workers in settlement
