The Seattle Office of Labor Standards (OLS) has struck a deal with Zinoff Enterprises, LLC and Zinoff & Company, LLC, both doing business as DeliverThat, in the first settlement under the city's new App-Based Worker Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) Ordinance. The catering delivery company, which boasts roughly 17,000 drivers globally, agreed to cough up more than $27,000 in restitution to 56 of their Seattle-based drivers.
According to the Seattle Government News, DeliverThat was accused of failing to provide premium pay, an accessible PSST system, and monthly PSST balance information, alongside a notice of rights and a written PSST policy, in violation of both the Gig Worker Premium Pay and Gig Worker PSST Ordinances. OLS Director Steven Marchese declared the settlement as proof that Seattle’s regulations for gig workers were both necessary and effective.
Ryan Georgi, a former DeliverThat driver, expressed gratitude following the settlement, saying, “On behalf of delivery drivers in Seattle I’d like to say thank you to Seattle OLS and DeliverThat for being able to reach a settlement. These ordinances are critical to maintain a quality and reliable driver base,” he said. "A huge thank you to the Office of Labor Standards who helped with this settlement from DeliverThat and provided support to all drivers. You guys have been amazing since day one. I called the city and asked for help, and I was instantly taken care of, and within two months the investigation was ongoing. I am so grateful for your support. Thank you for the amazing job you’ve done and the resolutions we’ve achieved. It means the world to me,”
This precedent-setting case may have wider implications for other tech-driven transport and delivery companies across the city. With this recent resolution at hand, the OLS hopes that other companies operating within Seattle's jurisdiction will take note and adhere strictly to the city's ordinances designed to protect the burgeoning workforce of gig economy laborers.
