Portable Benefits
DoorDash firmly believes that all workers deserve access, choice, and security when it comes to how they want to work. While the average Dasher delivers fewer than 4 hours per week and the vast majority already receive benefits through other sources like a full-time job or a spouse, we can continue to expand the safety net in ways that meet the needs of those who dash more consistently and may be missing out on important benefits.
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Pennsylvania Portable Benefits Savings Pilot
We’re piloting a first-of-its-kind effort to find solutions through a portable benefits savings program that doesn’t force workers to choose between employment with benefits or flexible work without.
“DoorDash’s new pilot program for Pennsylvania Dashers is a positive step forward, as it gives Pennsylvania workers greater access to benefits.”
-Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Program Impact at a Glance
Duration: The Portable Benefits Savings pilot will run initially for six months from April through September 2024.
Who’s Eligible: All Pennsylvania Dashers who earn at least $1,000 pre-tip in the first three months of the program, and complete at least 100 deliveries from Pennsylvania merchants, will be eligible to open a portable benefits savings account and receive contributions from DoorDash.
Types of Benefits Savings Opportunities: Eligible expenses covered under this program will include retirement savings; health, dental, and vision insurance; and paid time off.
Our Commitment: DoorDash will make contributions equal to 4% of each participating Dasher’s earnings to their portable benefits savings account. Dashers who dash the most — and may be missing access to these benefits elsewhere — will get the most support.
Proportional, Portable, and Flexible: The savings account belongs to the Dasher, who can use the funds towards eligible expenses of their choice.
Understanding Pennsylvania Dashers
250K+
Pennsylvanians earned with DoorDash in 2023.
90%
of Pennsylvania Dashers have told us that flexibility is one of the main reasons they deliver with DoorDash over other opportunities.
89%
of Pennsylvania Dashers say that they prefer to remain independent contractors.
89%
of Pennsylvania Dashers delivered fewer than 10 hours per week in the last quarter of 2023.