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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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Prazos flexíveis

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Certificados compartilháveis

Tenha o certificado após a conclusão

100% on-line

Comece imediatamente e aprenda em seu próprio cronograma.

Nível intermediário

Aprox. 10 horas para completar

Inglês

Instrutores

Deepa Das Acevedo

100 aprendizes

1 Curso

Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso

Semana

1

Semana 1

4 horas para concluir

Introduction to Gig Work

4 horas para concluir

6 vídeos (Total 44 mín.), 3 leituras, 1 teste

Semana

2

Semana 2

2 horas para concluir

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 horas para concluir

5 vídeos (Total 52 mín.), 2 leituras, 1 teste

Semana

3

Semana 3

2 horas para concluir

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 horas para concluir

4 vídeos (Total 41 mín.), 4 leituras, 1 teste

Semana

4

Semana 4

2 horas para concluir

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 horas para concluir

10 vídeos (Total 53 mín.), 2 leituras, 1 teste

10 videos

Employment Discrimination Overview7min

Discrimination Worries in the Gig Economy12min

Section 230 of the CDA3min

Retirement Benefits and Unemployment Insurance Intro2min

Retirement Benefits Part 15min

Retirement Benefits Part 26min

Unemployment Insurance5min

Health and Safety Regulation3min

OSHA5min

Conclusion1min

2 leituras

Title VII and Employment Discrimination30min

Module 4 Supplemental Readings 10min

1 exercício prático

Module 4 Quiz30min

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Is financial aid available?
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Employment Law: The Gig Economy

Employment Law: The Gig Economy

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