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Gig work, a type of work that is done on a short-term or freelance basis, has exploded in popularity in recent years. The term gig work is commonly used to discuss work for businesses that facilitate peer-to-peer transactions. People usually think of ridesharing apps such as Uber and Lyft, but the categories of gig work have expanded rapidly. Although people are quick to identify gig work, the newness of the concept has left many gaps in the legal definitions of what gig work is and how gig workers should be protected. This course seeks to clear up misconceptions about gig workers through an examination of various legal cases, examining grey areas of the law and also providing possible alternatives.
We begin by examining how the gig economy is defined in terms of the relationships between employer, employee, and consumer, and we then examine how the gig economy is defined legally. We also explore how gig work classification has evolved over time through various court rulings. We will then determine the areas where court precedents have still fallen short in the coverage of worker protections offered to other employee statuses but not to gig workers. Finally, we will propose alternative solutions to gig worker classification that would increase worker benefits among other protections.

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Dates limites flexibles

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Certificat partageable

Obtenez un Certificat lorsque vous terminez

100 % en ligne

Commencez dès maintenant et apprenez aux horaires qui vous conviennent.

Niveau intermédiaire

Approx. 10 heures pour terminer

Anglais

Enseignant

Deepa Das Acevedo

92 étudiants

1 cours

Programme de cours : ce que vous apprendrez dans ce cours

Semaine

1

Semaine 1

4 heures pour terminer

Introduction to Gig Work

4 heures pour terminer

6 vidéos (Total 44 min), 3 lectures, 1 quiz

Semaine

2

Semaine 2

2 heures pour terminer

Employment Status Classifications

This module explores how employment status classifications pose a threat to the gig economy. Namely, we will discuss how Court rulings have evolved overtime, attempting to decide gig work employment classification with a series of legal tests. Then, we will explore the implications of Dynamex on the future of gig work regulation. Finally, we will explain why the Control Test is insufficient, proposing alternative solutions.

2 heures pour terminer

5 vidéos (Total 52 min), 2 lectures, 1 quiz

Semaine

3

Semaine 3

2 heures pour terminer

Classification as an Employee

This module begins by exploring the regulatory framework covering workers with “EE” status. Even though such a status change is unlikely to happen, we will then discuss how giving gig workers “EE” status could change their collective bargaining power. We will detail a few union-like alternatives for gig workers. Finally, we will use Seattle as a case study to compare how gig worker’s protection has progressed in the US vs other countries.

2 heures pour terminer

4 vidéos (Total 41 min), 4 lectures, 1 quiz

Semaine

4

Semaine 4

2 heures pour terminer

Limited Protections for Gig Workers

In this final module, we will cover how gig work employment status classification eliminates certain protections available for other workers. Specifically, we will analyze how legal gaps have left space for gig worker discrimination. Finally, we will discuss how gig economy workers don’t have access to employment benefits offered to other workers such as unemployment insurance and retirement among other things.

2 heures pour terminer

10 vidéos (Total 53 min), 2 lectures, 1 quiz

10 vidéos

Employment Discrimination Overview7 min

Discrimination Worries in the Gig Economy12 min

Section 230 of the CDA3 min

Retirement Benefits and Unemployment Insurance Intro2 min

Retirement Benefits Part 15 min

Retirement Benefits Part 26 min

Unemployment Insurance5 min

Health and Safety Regulation3 min

OSHA5 min

Conclusion1 min

2 lectures

Title VII and Employment Discrimination30 min

Module 4 Supplemental Readings 10 min

1 exercice pour s'entraîner

Module 4 Quiz30 min

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Employment Law: The Gig Economy

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