Why this matters
Gross pay isn't take-home pay.
Delivery and rideshare workers often pay for the vehicle, fuel, maintenance, and other costs of doing the job. A payout that looks reasonable before expenses can fall below minimum wage afterward. We're asking elected representatives to address that gap.
Count the work.
Working time matters, including necessary travel connected to completing and obtaining assignments.
Count the costs.
For drivers, the IRS business mileage rate offers a clear benchmark for vehicle expenses.
Guarantee the floor.
After necessary work expenses, earnings should not fall below the applicable minimum wage.