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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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英語（English）

授課教師

Deepa Das Acevedo

98 個學生

1 門課程

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1

週 1

完成時間為 4 小時

Introduction to Gig Work

完成時間為 4 小時

6 個視頻（總計 44 分鐘）, 3 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗

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2

週 2

完成時間為 2 小時

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.

完成時間為 2 小時

5 個視頻（總計 52 分鐘）, 2 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗

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3

週 3

完成時間為 2 小時

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.

完成時間為 2 小時

4 個視頻（總計 41 分鐘）, 4 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗

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4

週 4

完成時間為 2 小時

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.

完成時間為 2 小時

10 個視頻（總計 53 分鐘）, 2 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗

10 個視頻

Employment Discrimination Overview7分鐘

Discrimination Worries in the Gig Economy12分鐘

Section 230 of the CDA3分鐘

Retirement Benefits and Unemployment Insurance Intro2分鐘

Retirement Benefits Part 15分鐘

Retirement Benefits Part 26分鐘

Unemployment Insurance5分鐘

Health and Safety Regulation3分鐘

OSHA5分鐘

Conclusion1分鐘

2 個閱讀材料

Title VII and Employment Discrimination30分鐘

Module 4 Supplemental Readings 10分鐘

1 個練習

Module 4 Quiz30分鐘

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Employment Law: The Gig Economy

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