Freedom and Fairness in the Gig Economy
The regulatory fight over gig worker classification enters a new phase.
The False Promise of “Third-Category” Worker Laws
Proposition 22 and similar laws exacerbate workforce inequalities.
The Paradoxical Consequences of the Employee–Contractor Designation
A proposed rule may expand platform workers’ compensation options but not their access to other benefits.
Maintaining Local Values in the Face of Digital Platforms
Academics argue that city authorities could cooperate with tech companies to align their values.
Labor Department Sides with the Gig Economy
Opinion letter finds a gig economy company’s workers are independent contractors.
Who Are Gig Economy Workers?
Gig economy companies control workers in new ways but present no new regulatory issues.