New law forces food and grocery delivery apps to overhaul tipping rules ahead of January 26 ‘gratuities’ policy change

A NEW law is set to come to a major U.S. city in January that affects how customers tip on delivery apps.

The law comes as New York City works to protect app-based grocery delivery workers.

New York City’s Local Law 108 is set to take effect on January 26 and is overhauling a previous tipping method implemented in 2023.

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The new law would require third-party food delivery services and third-party grocery delivery services to allow customers to pay a gratuity before or at the same time as placing an order.

New York City has been working for years to protect delivery workers, such as raising minimum payments for them…

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