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Washington,D.C. – A recent examination reveals that undocumented immigrants are being exploited within the gig economy,specifically as delivery drivers for popular apps,with some facing financial abuse and potential entanglement with immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The practice involves undocumented workers renting access to delivery applications from individuals authorized to work in the United States. These authorized individuals register accounts, allowing undocumented drivers to fulfill deliveries and earn income. However, reports indicate that some account holders fail to remit the agreed-upon share of earnings to the drivers, leaving them vulnerable to financial exploitation.
Sergio Avedian,a rideshare driver,industry consultant,and senior contributor at the rideshare Guy, explained the arrangement. “In many cases,immigrant delivery drivers rent time on the apps from people who are legally authorized to work in the U.S.,” Avedian stated. He further noted that the app industry has long relied on undocumented labor to meet the demands of its on-demand services, yet has demonstrated limited commitment to ensuring fair treatment.
Avedian described a pattern of exploitation, stating, “The people whose names are on the account sometiems fail to turn over the agreed-upon split of the earnings to the drivers, according to Avedian.”
This system creates a precarious situation for undocumented workers, who are already at risk of deportation. The financial exploitation adds another layer of vulnerability, and the use of another personS identification
