In the guise of entrepreneurialism and individual freedom the gig-economy was once hailed as the solution to the ills of the degrading work relationships that formed the backbone of the capitalist economy. Legal scholar and activist Veena Dubal considers how organized workers have helped dispel this myth by speaking out about the darker side of the gig-economy. In conversation with legal labor historian William Forbath, Dubal will discuss these issues and more – from the future of the gig-economy to the potential for legal change in the aftermath of California’s Prop 22.
Veena Dubal Professor of Law and Harry & Lillian Hastings Research Chair, University of California, Hastings
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William E. Forbath Lloyd M. Bentsen Chair in Law & Associate Dean for Research, University of Texas at Austin School of Law
Relevant Research Clusters: AI and Technology, Essential Work
Join via Zoom: https://utexas.zoom.us/j/96278435068
\n\nIf you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the guise of entrepreneurialism and individual freedom the gig-economy was once hailed as the solution to the ills of the degrading work relationships that formed the backbone of the capitalist economy. Legal scholar and activist Veena Dubal considers how organized workers have helped dispel this myth by speaking out about the darker side of the gig-economy. In conversation with legal labor historian William Forbath, Dubal will discuss these issues and more – from the future of the gig-economy to the potential for legal change in the aftermath of California’s Prop 22.
Veena Dubal Professor of Law and Harry & Lillian Hastings Research Chair, University of California, Hastings
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William E. Forbath Lloyd M. Bentsen Chair in Law & Associate Dean for Research, University of Texas at Austin School of Law
Relevant Research Clusters: AI and Technology, Essential Work
Join via Zoom: https://utexas.zoom.us/j/96278435068
If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion / Speaker Series URL:http://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2021/06/01/60826/ CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED COMMENT:Sarah Eliason at seliason@law.utexas.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR