Washington State Driver Benefits - Overview and FAQ

*This page provides an overview of the benefits and protections available to you as a Rides driver in Washington State, following the passage of House Bill 2076.*

Please Note: These benefits apply to Rides trips, for both rideshare and commercial drivers throughout Washington state. The City of Seattle has different, and in some cases additional, ordinances for both rideshare drivers and delivery couriers. For information specific to Seattle, please visit the Seattle Benefits Page.

Key Policy Highlights

• Minimum Earnings Standard: You are entitled to minimum per-mile, per-minute, and per-trip rates for all passenger trips.
• Paid Sick Time: You may be eligible to earn paid sick time based on the hours you drive with a passenger.
• Driver Resource Center: You may have the right to appeal an account deactivation with assistance from a third-party organization..
• Paid Family Medical Leave: You can opt into a state-run pilot program and get reimbursed for your premiums required for coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What are the minimum earnings for drivers in Washington?

A: For trips outside of Seattle, you are entitled to a minimum of $1.38 per mile and $0.40 per minute during passenger time, with a $3.55 minimum per trip.

Note: Trips within Seattle have higher required rates. For details, see our page on Seattle Minimum Earnings.

Q: How do I get Paid Sick Time in Washington?

A: You earn 1 hour of Paid Sick Time for every 40 hours of passenger platform time (time a rider is in your vehicle). This benefit is for rideshare and commercial trips only; delivery trips are not eligible for this benefit. You can claim your time in the app by: 1. Navigating to Earnings 2. Selecting WA Benefits 3. Then Paid Sick Time

For full details on eligibility, visit the Washington State Paid Sick Time page.

Note: Seattle has a separate Paid Sick and Safe Time ordinance with different rules, that is specific to delivery trips. You can learn more here.

Q: What is the Driver Resource Center?

A: The Driver Resource Center is a nonprofit organization. Under Washington state law, you may have the right to appeal your account deactivation from the Uber platform. To learn about your right to challenge your account deactivation, you can contact the Drivers Resource Center. Learn more on our Driver Resources & PFML page.

Q: Am I eligible for Paid Family Medical Leave?

A: As a driver in Washington, you are eligible to enroll in a state-run Paid Family Medical Leave pilot program. If you opt-in, your premiums are fully reimbursed.

Q: How will these changes affect my earnings statement?

A: You will now receive one weekly earnings statement that includes a breakdown of your earnings.

In-Depth Information

For a more detailed breakdown of each benefit, please visit the pages below:

• Washington State Minimum Earnings Guarantee
• Washington State Paid Sick Time
• Washington Driver Resources & Paid Family Medical Leave

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