Freedom’s just another word for nothin’ left to lose”: the ongoing struggle to properly regulate the gig economy in California

Autores

  • Francis J Mootz III University of the Pacific
  • Jeffrey Michael University of the Pacific

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25109/2525-328X.v.21.n.04.2022.3185

Palavras-chave:

Freedom to work. Worker protection. Gig Economy. Employee. Independent Contractor. Dynamex Case. California Assembly Bill 5 (“AB5”). Proposition 22

Resumo

In this article, a law professor and economist from the United States assess the recent efforts in California to address the gig economy and the designation of workers as either “employees” or “independent contractors.” They offer their suggestions for productive ways forward in this effort.

Biografia do Autor

Francis J Mootz III, University of the Pacific

Professor of Law, McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Sacramento, California EUA

Jeffrey Michael, University of the Pacific

Professor of Public Policy, McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Sacramento, California EUA

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2022-10-03

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J MOOTZ III, F.; MICHAEL, J. . Freedom’s just another word for nothin’ left to lose”: the ongoing struggle to properly regulate the gig economy in California. REVISTA DA AGU, [S. l.], v. 21, n. 04, 2022. DOI: 10.25109/2525-328X.v.21.n.04.2022.3185. Disponível em: https://revistaagu.agu.gov.br/index.php/AGU/article/view/3185. Acesso em: 5 dez. 2024.

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VOLUME 21, nº 04, out/dez 2022

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