Seattle Minimum Payment Ordinance
Notice of Rights
NOTICE OF RIGHTS
APP-BASED WORKER MINIMUM PAYMENT ORDINANCE
SMC 8.37.100
GB Logistics, LLC (“GBL”) and GBL California, LLC (“GBL California”) identify as on-demand network companies as defined by SMC 8.37.020.
As an app-based worker, you are entitled to the following information before accepting an offer and performing services in furtherance of an offer.
You have the right:
To be paid the greater of (a) the applicable minimum per-minute amount ($.44) and the per-mile amount ($.74), or (g) per-offer amount ($5.00). The amounts listed above are current as of January 14, 2024.
Engaged time for an offer starts when you accept the offer and ends when you have completed the offer, the offer is canceled or you cancel the offer with cause.
Engaged miles are miles traveled during engaged time.
To flexibility in making yourself available for work and accepting, rejecting, or canceling offers.
To receive a clear statement of our tip policies. (Found here)
To receive a clear statement of our fraudulent use policy. (Found here).
To be protected from retaliation for exercising in good faith the rights protected by Chapter 8.37 SMC.
To file a complaint with OLS or bring a civil action for violations of Chapter 8.37 SMC, including but not limited to GBL and GBL California’s failure to minimum amounts required by this law or because you have suffered retaliation for engaging in an activity protected by this Chapter
If you have a question regarding your minimum pay guarantees, a concern about your pay, or wish to report a complaint, including if you believe you have suffered retaliation, please contact partners@gopuff.com immediately.
For additional information on this law, please visit https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/app-based-worker-ordinances/app-based-worker-minimum-payment-ordinance
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Gopuff facilities does this ordinance apply to?
The Seattle PayUp ordinance applies to delivery partners at the following facilities:
WA - Seattle (University Village)
WA - Seattle (Belltown)
WA - Seattle (Ballard)
WA - Tukwila
When does the Seattle App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance go into effect?
The ordinance goes into effect on January 13, 2024.
How will the new minimum payment be calculated for each offer?
The minimum payment for each offer uses the below calculation, based on a per-minute amount of $0.44 and a per-mile amount of $0.74.
(Engaged Time x Per-Minute Amount) + (Engaged Miles x Per-Mile Amount) = Minimum Payment
The minimum payment will never be less than $5.00 per offer. This may be adjusted in future years.
Where can I find customer tips displayed in the driver app?
When you receive a trip offer, the amount at the top will show the total offer amount, composed of base pay and customer tips. Click the downward arrow to expand and see a breakdown of the offer, including total customer tips.
How often will the rates be adjusted based on inflation and mileage rate changes?
Updated rates for the per-mile, per-minute, and per-offer amounts are effective on January 13, 2024, and January 1 of each year thereafter. These rates will increase based on annual inflation and standard mileage rate adjustments. The first adjustment of per-offer amount will be on January 1, 2025.
Why are scheduled blocks no longer being offered in Seattle?
The App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance provides a minimum earnings guarantee for delivery partners at any of these four MFCs: University Village, Belltown, Ballard and Tukwila. With this earnings guarantee, we are confident that on-demand deliveries will be more lucrative than ever, regardless of when you decide to deliver. By removing the need for scheduled blocks, partners have the freedom and flexibility to earn whenever suits them best, without compromising on their earnings potential.
What does “engaged miles” and “engaged time” mean?
Engaged time" is the time that a worker performs services for an offer, and “engaged miles” are miles traveled by a worker during engaged time. For Gopuff delivery partners, “engaged time” begins when you accept the offer and ends when you complete the offer, the offer is canceled by Gopuff or the customer, or canceled by you (the delivery partner) with cause.
How do I get compensated for the required courses/certifications that I completed during the sign up process? Isn’t that considered engaged time?
You will receive an earnings adjustment for each required educational course you complete during the sign up process. In order to receive an adjustment, you must first set up your Stripe account. The earnings adjustment will be reflected in your Gopuff Driver app within 1 week of completing the course.
In the event you have not set up your Stripe account within one week of completing the required courses, you will receive the earnings adjustment only once your Stripe account is set up.