Gig Economy and Labor Law: Will Workers Demand Higher Pay? - Analysis of Harris & Krueger's Research

This article examines the research of Seth Harris and Alan Krueger, authors of 'The Gig Economy and the Future of Employment and Labor Law' published in the Harvard Law and Policy Review (2015). While the article doesn't explicitly state that employees are demanding higher wages, it highlights the advantages employers gain by hiring independent contractors, such as avoiding wage, benefits, and other employment costs. This may lead to independent contractors earning less than traditional employees. However, the authors also suggest policies that could potentially increase the earnings of independent contractors, such as raising the minimum wage, strengthening labor standards enforcement, and expanding social security benefits.