The Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act, 2022 (DPWRA) is part of Ontario’s Working for Workers Act. It was proclaimed in September 2024 and has been in effect since July 1, 2025.
This law creates minimum rights and protections for gig workers on apps like Uber, DoorDash, Instacart, and other digital platforms. Whether you’re an employee or an independent contractor, the Act sets rules for pay, transparency, and fair treatment.
Here are the most important protections the DPWRA introduces:
Gig workers must earn at least Ontario’s general minimum wage for every assignment (from acceptance to completion). Tips can’t be counted toward this baseline.
Operators must set a regular pay period and pay day. All wages and tips must be paid on time.
Platforms can’t withhold or deduct tips, except when legally required (such as for taxes).
Workers must be told — within 24 hours of joining a platform — how pay is calculated, how tips are handled, and how ratings or performance affect assignments.
If a worker is removed from a platform for more than 24 hours, the company must provide two weeks’ written notice, unless there’s serious misconduct or a legal issue.
Any disputes must be resolved in Ontario, regardless of where the platform is headquartered.
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