The Instacart Loophole: Workers Are Not Covered By Minimum Wage

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By Sophia LebowitzNov 14, 2024, 12:04 am372 pts
On most days, more than two dozen men — many recent arrivals from West African countries — sit across the street from the Wegmans on Astor Place in the East Village, refreshing their Instacart app until a compelling enough order comes in. “It has to be good for you,” explained 29-year-old Diallo in…

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