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 […]

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 […]