6 ways cities and states are trying to regulate third-party marketplaces
By Sara Shaw • February 14, 2020
It seems operators’ concerns have been heard. For the past few years, many in the restaurant industry have grumbled about how third-party marketplaces operate. Marketplaces such as DoorDash, Uber Eats, Postmates and Grubhub keep customers’ data and list restaurants without permission, among other things. But across the country, lawmakers are considering legislation that could change how third-party marketplaces work and work with restaurants. Here are some ways that California, Rhode Island and NYC legislation is shaking things up.
1. In California, a bill would require third-party marketplaces to share customer data with restaurants.
2. In Rhode Island, a bill would prohibit third-party marketplaces from listing non-partnered restaurants.
3. In New York City, legislation would require third-party delivery players to disclose tipping practices.
4. In California, AB5 is changing how third-party marketplaces classify their workers. This law makes it harder for companies like Uber and Postmates to classify drivers and couriers as independent contractors.
5. Pennsylvania, New York and Illinois are scrutinizing sales tax.
6. Illinois is looking at food safety.