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DoorDash is facing allegations of charging iPhone users more money than those who order using an Android device.

A Texas toddler who was playing with his mom’s phone ended up ordering dozens of McDonald’s cheeseburgers that were delivered to his front door.

When Massachusetts voters go to the polls in November, they will be deciding on an issue that will have a big impact on drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft.

Making their pitch to an audience of somewhat skeptical lawmakers, gig economy power players fighting to make controversial changes to state labor law argued Wednesday that treating app-based drivers as employees could force them to rein in the flexible hours workers enjoy or cut jobs. Supporters and opponents of a contentious ballot question campaign amending the classification, pay and benefits…

A ballot initiative might give voters the power to determine whether gig workers –such as Uber and DoorDash drivers — should have the classification of a paid employee instead of the current classification of “independent contractor.” Gig workers in Massachusetts argue that the current laws which classify them as independent contractors prevent them from receiving the same benefits as paid…

The question of whether app-based gig workers should be seen as independent contractors or company employees may be brought to voters this fall.

This year, the Girl Scouts organization is teaming up with DoorDash to offer on-demand delivery in participating markets nationwide starting in February.

“It leaves a big opportunity to screw over their driver with tip baiting,” said delivery driver Owen Lindstrom.