Professor Doorey discusses Uber’s agreement with UFCW union and its effect on gig economy employees

SHRM Associate Professor David Doorey was quoted in the Toronto Star article, “A union signed a deal with Uber- but drivers have Questions. Inside the messy battle for the gig economy.” The article explores how unionizing will affect Uber drivers and what the implications of unionizing could be down the line. “It’s a bad look […]

Prof Doorey joins Canadian Bar Association podcast as special guest

On December 17th Professor David Doorey joined the Canadian Bar Association's podcast The Every Lawyer to talk about the impact of the gig economy on workers’ rights, legislative efforts to protect autonomous workers, how the courts have fared in shaping our laws in Canada, and the challenges ahead for organized labour. Doorey also shared his thoughts […]

Economic equality and labour laws – discussions by Prof. David Doorey

Exploring the employee protection acts, enforcement of labour standards and the significance of lending a voice to the worker; Prof. David Doorey discusses various aspects with a panel virtually on the video titled: ILERA2020: Cross Border Reflections on the Future of the Wagner Model. Doorey along with the panelists joining him virtually, highlight various layers […]

Professor David Doorey quoted on “potential watershed moment” for vulnerable workers in the Toronto Star

On Sept. 11 2019 the Toronto Star reported that California’s landmark bill on the so called “gig economy” was hailed as a victory for workers. The ‘gig economy’ refers to the classification of workers as independent contractors, allowing companies to evade workplace protections like minimum wage and payroll taxes. While this misclassification is illegal in […]

HR guru challenges human resources professionals to think from the outside

A Forbes’ top-five coach and renowned management guru, Professor Dave Ulrich of the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business headlined this year’s HR Talks: Monica Belcourt Speakers Forum. Above: From left, left to right: Professor Dave Ulrich with York HR Professors Monica Belcourt, Parbudyal Singh and David Doorey, chair of the School of HRM […]