Empowering App-Based Workers Act
Senate Bill Would Cap Ride-Hail Platforms at 25% Fare Cut, Require Algorithm Transparency for Gig Workers
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Gig and app-based companies would have to explain how they track workers and use software to decide pay, assignments, and deactivations.
- Workers would get clearer pay info, including an itemized receipt after each job and a weekly statement showing time worked, miles, tips, and the platform’s share.
- Ride-hail platforms would be limited to keeping no more than 25% of the pre-tip fare, aiming to send a larger share of each trip’s price to drivers.
- Platforms could not set different pay for similar tasks using personal data (like profiles or other individualized traits) unless they can justify it based on real cost differences.
- Workers, consumers, and worker representatives could sue over violations, and the Labor Department could investigate and fine companies for breaking the rules.
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Empowering App-Based Workers Act
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