Empire State of Rights

The Gig Economy


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**ENCORE: This podcast was recorded October 30, 2019**

DRNY staff attorney, Will Tronsor,  discusses the gig economy and its effects on workers with disabilities.

**Resources**

  • How the Gig Economy impacts people with disabilities: https://medium.com/@sheribyrnehaber/how-the-gig-economy-impacts-people-with-disabilities-5950bd4a3668
  • California Governor Sign’s law protecting gig economy workers: https://www.npr.org/2019/09/18/762108954/california-governor-signs-law-protecting-gig-economy-workers
  • Fifth Circuit Holds that Independent Contractors Can Sue Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act: https://www.winston.com/en/thought-leadership/fifth-circuit-holds-that-independent-contractors-can-sue-under.html
  • Flynn v. Distinctive Home Care, Inc., No. 15-50314 (5th Cir. Feb. 1, 2016): http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/15/15-50314-CV0.pdf
  • Work incentives Planning and Assistance: https://www.ssa.gov/work/WIPA.html
  • Independent Living Centers: http://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr/independent-living-centers
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