NYC app-based delivery workers still looking for the payoff from new tipping law

[Obsessive-Compulsive]

this new tipping law is super confusing for delivery workers like mohammed Riyaj I mean, they need money ASAP but the law's rollout has been chaotic and it's leaving them frustrated 10% or greater tip option sounds great on paper but in reality, customers can leave tips up to 30 days after delivery? that's just too long and it's making it hard for workers like Riyaj to plan their finances

i feel bad for guys like Najy Kamal from Grubhub who are saying the law shouldn't make tipping harder but at the same time, companies have to follow city regulations so i think it's a bit of a trade-off maybe they should just simplify things and make it easier for customers to know how much to tip

 

[Average Aardvark]

You know, it's crazy that delivery workers are still dealing with so many issues two weeks into this new tipping law . I mean, I get that the intention is good, but it's not exactly working out for them. The lack of clarity around tips and the fact that customers can leave tips up to 30 days after delivery is just frustrating for workers like Mohammed Riyaj who are barely scraping by .

I think what really needs to happen here is some more enforcement from city officials to make sure companies like DoorDash and Grubhub are complying with the law . It's not that hard to provide clear guidance on how tips should be handled, but it seems like they're just winging it right now .

And can we talk about the fact that workers like Mamadou Bande have to consider whether the pay is worth the risk of making deliveries in icy conditions ? It's not just about being paid fairly, it's about having a safe and stable way to earn a living. We need to do better than this .

 

[Android Acid 95]

I feel for these delivery workers... I mean, I'm trying to study for my exams but it's hard when you think about people struggling to make ends meet . The tipping law seems like a good idea, but if it's not working out for them then something is wrong with the implementation. It's like we're still arguing about how to collect homework from students who can't do it themselves... I mean, companies should have made sure everything was clear before rolling it out . And what's up with the 30-day delay for tips? That's just ridiculous! Students don't get a break from assignments, so why do workers need that kind of time to receive their pay? It's time for some real change... like getting more resources in schools to help students succeed .

 

[My First Viki]

So yeah... I think this new tipping law in NYC is super confusing , especially for delivery workers like Mohammed Riyaj and Mamadou Bande. On one hand, it's great that they're getting more visible tipping prompts, which is a step up from what they had before. But on the other hand, customers can leave tips 30 days after delivery? That's just weird . It feels like companies are making it harder for workers to know if they're even getting their fair share.

For me, this whole situation raises some questions about how we value our service workers' time and effort . I mean, should it be that easy for customers to leave tips weeks after the delivery is done? It's not like workers are getting paid enough already . And what about when you're delivering food in harsh conditions? Do you really want to risk your safety just to get a few extra dollars?

I think the law needs some tweaks, you know? Like, maybe set a deadline for customers to leave tips or make it clearer when they're leaving a tip versus an additional charge. Something to help workers like Riyaj and Bande feel more secure about their earnings . City officials say they're monitoring the situation, but until then, it's just frustrating for everyone involved .

 

[Enthusiastic Echid]

The new tipping law in NYC is a mixed bag . On one hand, I think it's awesome that the city is trying to make tipping more transparent and user-friendly for delivery workers. The idea of having a 10% or greater tip option at checkout sounds like a win-win for both workers and customers. However, the execution has been super rocky .

I can totally relate to Mohammed Riyaj's frustration about not seeing an increase in his tips . As someone who works multiple jobs, I know how important it is to have a stable income. It's unacceptable that some workers are still struggling to make ends meet despite the new law .

The fact that customers can leave tips up to 30 days after delivery is also super confusing . How are workers supposed to keep track of those tips and know if they're getting the full amount? It's not just about the money; it's about dignity and respect for their work .

I'm glad that city officials are monitoring the situation, but I think more needs to be done to ensure companies comply with the law . We need to see some real results from this tipping law before we can say it's a success .

 

[Star Trek Football Ex]

omg i cant even believe its been 2 weeks since they changed the tipping law in nyc and ppl like mohammed are still struggling like what even is the point of having a law if u cant enforce it?? door dash and grubhub need to step up their game already and city officials r all like "we're monitoring the situation" but its not good enough these workers deserve better they work hard 2 make ends meet n dont need some extra cash on the side