AG Schwalb announced a lawsuit against GoBrands, Inc. and GB Logistics, LLC (collectively “Gopuff”), the companies behind the popular delivery service Gopuff, for illegally failing to pay its delivery workers minimum wage, overtime, and paid sick leave by misclassifying them as independent contractors rather than employees. The complaint filed by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) also alleges that, with its misclassification scheme, Gopuff is deliberately dodging its legal obligations to pay into the District’s unemployment insurance and paid family leave programs and failing to maintain workers’ compensation coverage.

“Businesses operating in the District cannot cut corners and cheat their workers. Through its misclassification scheme, Gopuff is taking advantage of its delivery drivers and also defrauding the District out of critical revenue. As DC’s independent Attorney General, I will always defend workers, ensure a level playing field for businesses that play by the rules, and protect taxpayers’ dollars.” – AG Schwalb