DoorDash Driver Challenges App's Treatment of Gig Workers

DoorDash Driver Calls Out App's 'Employer-Like' Tactics. A DoorDash driver in the US is questioning the company's approach to its drivers. In a recent video, DoorDashDave highlighted a message from the app that encouraged extra care for certain customers to boost tips and ratings. "So Doordash wants to act like an employer but not pay like independent contractors…interesting!" Dave said in his video. He argues this is a tactic used by employers with employees, not independent contractors. The short video has already garnered 252 views and sparked a discussion about the treatment of gig workers. The incident highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the classification of gig workers and the responsibilities of companies like DoorDash. While DoorDash maintains its drivers are independent contractors, incidents like this raise questions about the nature of their relationship.