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Enacts the "food delivery worker safety and fair algorithms act" to prohibit food delivery platforms from utilizing or deploying any algorithmic management system that requires or incentivizes delivery workers to complete deliveries within a fixed or rigid time window that cannot reasonably be met…
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New York's A 10118, the “food delivery worker safety and fair algorithms act,” would add Labor Law Article 21-D (§§ 796 to 796-e) barring food delivery platforms from using an algorithmic management system that requires or incentivizes deliveries within a “fixed or rigid time window that cannot reasonably be met” or that penalizes missed delivery estimates without accounting for traffic, weather or restaurant delays. Platforms would have to give workers written notice of the factors used. Referred to Labor February 2, 2026; it has not passed either chamber.
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What it means for business
None yet: the bill is pending. If enacted, food delivery platforms would have to change algorithmic delivery-time and penalty practices and give workers notices; the text sets no penalty amounts.
Key provisions
- Covers delivery workers by motor vehicle, e-bike, bicycle, scooter or on foot, whether classified as employees or independent contractors
- Platforms may not use a system that incentivizes speeding, unsafe vehicle operation or disregard of traffic devices, or that reduces pay, tips, bonuses or incentive access for refusing unsafe or unlawful conduct
- Delivery time estimates must be expressly identified as estimates only and may not be the sole or primary basis for discipline, reduced pay or loss of access to work
- Platforms must give workers plain-language written notice of the factors and metrics the system considers and when they may be suspended or deactivated; workers may request a written explanation of a suspension, deactivation or significant limitation of access
- The Commissioner, Attorney General, Department of Transportation and Department of State have enforcement or guidance roles (§ 796-C); § 796-D bars retaliation; the text states no penalty amounts
- Would take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it becomes law; referred to Labor February 2, 2026; Senate same-as S9089
Latest legislative action
Feb 2, 2026. referred to labor
Sponsors (showing 5 of 34)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| MEEKS | Primary |
| Sarah Clark D | Primary |
| Stefani Zinerman D | Primary |
| WEINSTEIN | Primary |
| ZEBROWSKI | Primary |
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