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Online Platform Worker Prescribed Work - Regulation Part 1.1, Section 1.1

Last updated on September 3, 2024

Contents:

Summary
Text of Legislation
Policy Interpretation
Related Information

Summary

This section prescribes the kind of work performed by online platform workers.

Text of Legislation

1.1. For the purposes of the definition of “online platform worker” in section 1 (1) of the Act and section 3.1 (b) of the Act, the following work is prescribed:

(a) work performed for the purpose of picking up and delivering an applicable online order;

(b) work performed for the purpose of transporting one or more passengers whose transportation is ordered through a ride-hail online platform.

Policy Interpretation

Online platform workers perform either or both of the following kinds of work:

  • Delivery services: Picking up online orders of food, drinks, groceries or other goods from sellers, and delivering the orders to customers
  • Ride-hail services: Transporting passengers who submit requests via an online platform that connects workers with passengers

Related Information

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