Bill > S05139

This bill establishes comprehensive protections and rights for delivery network company (DNC) workers in New York State, focusing on preventing unfair deactivations. The bill requires DNCs to create clear, written deactivation policies that cannot penalize workers for things like rejecting orders or discussing working conditions. DNCs must provide workers with at least 14 days' notice before deactivation (except in cases of egregious misconduct), and workers have the right to challenge their deactivation through an internal procedure within 90 days of being removed from the platform. The bill mandates that DNCs conduct fair investigations before deactivating workers, provide detailed written explanations for deactivations, and allow workers to access records supporting the deactivation. The New York State Department of Labor is empowered to investigate potential unwarranted deactivations, and workers are protected from retaliation if they challenge a deactivation or assert their rights. DNCs must also provide workers with a written notice of their rights, including the ability to challenge deactivations, access records, and file complaints. The bill aims to create more transparency and fairness in the gig economy by giving delivery workers more protections against arbitrary removal from digital platforms.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5139