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Seattle tried to guarantee higher pay for delivery drivers. Here's why it didn't work as intended

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Seattle tried to set a minimum wage for delivery gig workers, but it didn't work as intended - highlighting challenges in regulating the gig economy.

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Seattle tried to set a minimum pay guarantee for delivery drivers, but the policy did not work as intended because delivery workers are independent contractors without standard employment protections.

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