Transportation Network Company (TNC) Driver Minimum Compensation Ordinance — SMC 14.33
Updated January 1
This ordinance covers TNC drivers performing TNC services in Seattle regardless of immigration status. TNCs must comply with this law. These rates took effect on January 1, 2022.
MINIMUM COMPENSATION:
TNCs must pay drivers the greater of:
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Tip Protection: TNCs must pay all tips to drivers and cannot use tips to satisfy the minimum compensation requirements.
Cancellations: Drivers must receive at least $5.17 for trips cancelled by passengers or TNCs.
Deductions: Drivers must agree in writing to any deduction from pay.
Retaliation is illegal.
Masks/Gloves/Hand Sanitizer/ Disinfectant: During the COVID-19 emergency, TNCs must supply drivers with, or reimburse drivers for, personal protective equipment & disinfecting supplies.
Notice: TNCs must provide drivers with pay information on a per-trip and weekly basis.
CONTACT THE OFFICE OF LABOR STANDARDS
TNC Drivers: File a complaint with OLS or file a lawsuit in court.
TNCs: Obtain compliance assistance and/or training.
(206) 256-5297
www.seattle.gov/laborstandards
810 3rd Ave, Suite 375, Seattle, WA 98104 Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM (Mon-Fri) laborstandards@seattle.gov
Mishu Baldwa
