DoorDash to Pay Pennsylvania Drivers More to Help Cover Benefits

DoorDash Inc. is paying its delivery couriers in Pennsylvania additional money for a limited time to cover some benefits that are normally reserved for full-time employees.

DoorDash will make monthly contributions starting in July into an individual savings account managed by benefits platform Stride. The funds can be used for retirement savings or paying off health insurance premiums, for example.

Drivers who earn at least $1,000, excluding tips, on DoorDash in the second quarter will be eligible to receive deposits equal to 4% of their earnings, according to the company, which is running a pilot program from April through ...