The outrageously low wages of those working for platforms are practically common knowledge. Yet these same platforms, which never generate profits, casually spend millions lobbying for legislation that favors them.
\nFor example, in the first half of 2025, the American platform DoorDash (which operates its subsidiary Wolt in Poland) spent nearly $2 million lobbying the Wisconsin state legislature. This is more than twice as much as any other organization in the state during the same period.<\/p>\n
The money was invested in pushing through legislation that would clearly define those working as delivery drivers for platforms as “independent contractors” rather than employees. This provision would prevent them from applying for standard employee benefits such as minimum wage, unemployment benefits, or accident insurance. DoorDash’s campaign (also supported by Uber, Instacart, and business organizations) succeeded in passing the bill in the legislature. However, the state governor vetoed it.<\/p>\n
Documents show that of the millions spent by DoorDash, only about $40,000 went to paying a team of five lobbyists. The company reported the remaining $1.9 million under “other lobbying expenses,” refusing to provide any explanation as to what exactly the funds were spent on.<\/p>\n
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