How many hours do you need for Prop 22?

To qualify under Prop 22, you generally need to average at least 15 hours per week of active delivery time over a full quarter. This active time is crucial for determining eligibility for the benefits and protections provided by the law for app-based drivers in California.

Understanding the Active Delivery Time Requirement

The key to meeting the Prop 22 hour requirement isn't simply being logged into a delivery app, but specifically accumulating "active delivery time." This distinction is important for drivers to understand:

• Active Delivery Time: This refers to the time spent from accepting a delivery request until the delivery is completed. It includes time spent driving to the pickup location, waiting for the order, driving to the customer's location, and completing the drop-off.
• Online Time: This is the total time you are logged into the app, available to receive orders. This time does not fully count towards the 15-hour weekly average unless you are actively on a delivery.

Quarterly Average Calculation

Prop 22 benefits are typically assessed on a quarterly basis. This means that your hours are averaged over a three-month period. For a standard quarter (approximately 13 weeks), the total active delivery hours needed would be:

15 hours/week * 13 weeks/quarter = 195 active delivery hours per quarter

It's important to note that you don't necessarily need to hit 15 hours every single week, as long as your average over the entire quarter meets or exceeds this threshold.

Additional Prop 22 Qualification Details

While active delivery time is a primary factor, Prop 22 also includes other important elements for eligibility:

• Health Care Stipend: To receive the healthcare stipend, drivers must also provide proof of health insurance every quarter, in addition to meeting the active hours requirement.
• Minimum Earnings Guarantee: Prop 22 guarantees a minimum earnings standard, which includes 120% of the local minimum wage for active delivery time, plus a per-mile expense reimbursement.
• Occupational Accident Insurance: Drivers are also covered by occupational accident insurance for on-the-job injuries.

Meeting the 15-hour weekly active delivery time average is a core component for drivers to qualify for the full scope of Prop 22 protections and benefits.