Worker Status in the Gig Economy - 1-1/2 units - February 16, 2016

2016 Outlook on Labor & Employment: Worker Status in the Gig Economy

Sponsored by Bloomberg BNA

As digital platforms that link workers with “gigs”—on-demand, freelance jobs—are increasing, questions arise about the status of and security for workers who earn a full or part-time living through the on-demand workforce (driving cars through Uber, doing odd jobs through TaskRabbit, or renting out their apartments through Airbnb, to name a few).Are these workers employees, independent contractors, or something else?  The panel will discuss the legal status of these workers and the implications of the on-demand economy in general.

Educational Objectives:
Understand the changing nature of work in the on-demand economy.Hear expert perspectives on issues of interest including:
• Differences between marketplaces like Airbnb and service providers like Instacart
• The impact of worker classifications and whether there is a possible third classification 
• Debates surrounding whether tax and employment laws should be adapted in light of the sharing economy
• Where Congress stands, and how lawmakers are thinking about worker issues
Portable benefits models and other possible protections for sharing economy workers

Speakers:

Seth D. Harris - A member of Dentons' Public Policy and Regulation practice
Randy Johnson - Senior VP, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Kelly Ross - With the AFL-CIO since 2002, and has been Deputy Policy Director for the AFL-CIO since 2010.  
Rebecca Smith  - With the National Employment Law Project since 2000

FREE!

Total CLE Credits:  1.50 units 

Online

February 16, 2016, 8:00 am - 9:30 am PDT

For further information see:

http://www.bna.com/2016-outlook-labor-m57982066035/?elq=34d6b8a6d62d43cf9b550d56d43a352c&elqCampaignId=2320&elqaid=3846&elqat=1&elqTrackId=0b706c9f1aaf4b49815c8c8f7b0d9ec7

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