Bloomberg Intelligence NYC Sues Delivery App Over Lost Pay in Mamdani Crackdown
Jan 15, 2026
Myles Miller, a Bloomberg News senior reporter, dives into NYC's lawsuit against Motoclick for withholding pay from delivery workers, highlighting Mayor Mamdani's push for gig worker protections. Mandeep Singh discusses TSMC's ambitious $56 billion investment forecast, boosting optimism about the AI market. Jennifer Rie examines the shifting landscape of U.S. antitrust laws, suggesting uneven enforcement in the coming years. Lastly, Lindsay Dutch explores how retailers leverage AI to enhance in-store experiences, especially among Gen Z, signaling a return to brick-and-mortar shopping.
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Mayor Targets Gig Firms Over Worker Pay
- New York City's new mayor is using lesser-known laws to target gig-economy firms for worker pay violations.
- The city sued Motoclick for deducting canceled orders and failing to meet required minimum rates for delivery workers.
Hidden Last-Mile Provider Example
- Motoclick operates as a last-mile integrator inside restaurant point-of-sale systems and partners with platforms like DoorDash and Grubhub.
- Consumers ordering via DoorDash may not realize a separate company like Motoclick fulfills the delivery.
Enforcement Aims To Recover Worker Wages
- The city aims to pressure companies into settlements that return money to workers before full enforcement.
- Past suits often led to agreements where recovered funds ultimately reached workers.