FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Worker Protections in the Modern Economy

Original title: FUTURE OF WORK: PRESERVING WORKER PROTECTIONS IN THE MODERN ECONOMY

January 1, 2022

labor law gig economy worker protections employment classification workforce policy

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and legislative debate regarding whether existing federal labor laws are sufficient to protect workers in non-traditional employment arrangements.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Gig economy workers

These workers are the subject of the policy discussion regarding their classification and eligibility for labor protections.

Technology platform companies

These companies are subject to potential changes in labor regulations that could impact their business models.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2019 joint congressional hearing held by the House Committee on Education and Labor. Lawmakers and expert witnesses discussed how the rise of the '' and new technology platforms affect traditional labor protections and .

Key Facts

The hearing was held on October 23, 2019, in Washington, D.C.
The session was a joint hearing between the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions and the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
The hearing focused on the impact of modern economic shifts, specifically the gig economy, on worker protections.
Expert testimony was provided by representatives from academia, the Heritage Foundation, and the private sector (Hello Alfred).
Representative Pramila Jayapal submitted additional materials regarding domestic workers' rights and the impact of technology on labor.
The record includes formal responses to questions submitted for the record by David Weil.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was convened to examine how the 'future of work' and the growth of technology-driven labor platforms impact the effectiveness of current worker protections.

Who testified at this hearing?

Witnesses included David Weil (Brandeis University), Brishen Rogers (Temple University), Rachael Greszler (Heritage Foundation), and Jessica Beck (Hello Alfred).

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Focus on Gig Economy Regulation

The hearing highlights a shift in congressional focus toward addressing the legal status of workers in the digital platform economy.

House Committee on Education and Labor

Connected Entities

organizationHouse Committee on Education and Labor“The primary committee overseeing the hearing.”Map →

personJessica Beck“Witness; Co-Founder and COO of Hello Alfred.”Map →

personRachael Greszler“Witness; Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation.”Map →

personBrishen Rogers“Witness; Associate Professor at Temple School of Law.”Map →

personDavid Weil“Witness; Dean at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management.”Map →

personAlma S. Adams“Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.”Map →

personFrederica S. Wilson“Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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