§ 20-1531 Definitions.
AC § 20-1531
As used in this subchapter, the following terms have the following meanings: Delivery platform. The term “delivery platform” means a website, mobile application, or other internet service through which a delivery service offers or assigns a trip to a contracted delivery worker retained by such delivery service. Egregious misconduct. The term “egregious misconduct” means misconduct that is so outrageous, dangerous, or illegal that a delivery service cannot reasonably expect to correct it through progressive discipline. “Egregious misconduct” may include, but is not limited to, depending on the circumstances: (i) violence or threats of violence; (ii) theft; (iii) sexual harassment; (iv) discrimination in violation of federal, state, or local law; or (v) willful destruction of property. Just cause. The term “just cause” means a contracted delivery worker’s misconduct or failure to satisfactorily perform their job duties for a delivery service. Misconduct. The term “misconduct” means conduct that is demonstrably and materially harmful to a delivery service’s legitimate business interests. Prior deactivation. The term “prior deactivation” means a deactivation that occurred during the 6 years prior to the effective date of the local law that added this subchapter. Probation period. The term “probation period” means a period of 30 calendar days beginning on the first date that a contracted delivery worker performs delivery services for a delivery service. Progressive discipline. The term “progressive discipline” means a disciplinary system that provides for a graduated range of disciplinary measures, including but not limited to warnings and further training requirements, in response to a contracted delivery worker’s misconduct or failure to satisfactorily perform job duties for a delivery service, with the type of disciplinary measure varying based on the frequency and degree of such misconduct or failure. (L.L. 2026/034, 1/17/2026, eff. 1/17/2027) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2026/034.
