B.C. proposes minimum pay standards and workers' compensation for app-based gig workers
The B.C. government is proposing new employment standards for gig workers with ride-hailing and food delivery apps, including a minimum wage, tip protection and workers' compensation coverage.
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![A worker for a food delivery app transports an order in downtown Vancouver on Nov. 16, 2023. B.C. is proposing amendments to employment standards law to address the growing gig economy. A delivery worker carries a red bag reading SkiptheDishes past a restaurant.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7030977.1700175879!/cumulusImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/food-delivery-worker.jpg)
The B.C. government is proposing new employment standards for gig workers with ride-hailing and food delivery apps, including a minimum wage, tip protection and workers' compensation coverage.