Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2015
Worker-classification litigation
Homejoy faced lawsuits challenging its treatment of cleaners as independent contractors rather than employees. The legal issue threatened the economics of the platform and was cited by the company as one reason for its shutdown.
2015
Fly Maids customer-database controversy
After Homejoy closed, Aaron Cheung was associated with Fly Maids, a related startup that appeared to use Homejoy customer information. A user reported seeing payment-card and profile information on the new service without registering. Cheung said the startup would shut down to avoid additional lawsuits.