The Justice System and Jobs - How Court Decisions Shape American Work Lives

Explore a panel discussion on the impact of court decisions on American workers' lives. Delve into high-profile Supreme Court cases like Janus and Epic Systems, as well as lower court rulings on non-compete agreements, non-poach agreements, and worker classification. Examine how courts historically balance worker rights with company interests, shaping employer-employee relationships. Gain insights from legal and economic scholars and worker advocates as they discuss the critical role of courts in setting workplace rules and their economic implications. Learn about topics such as collective bargaining, forced arbitration, unpaid leave, joint employment, the gig economy, and state actions on non-compete agreements. Understand the evolving landscape of labor laws and their effects on over 150 million wage and salary workers in the United States.

Introduction
Bifurcated Labor Market
Worst Job
Working at Sears Roebuck
The role of courts
Collective bargaining rights
Takeitorleaveit contracts
Forced arbitration
Unpaid leave
Joint employment
The ABC test
The gig economy
Collective bargaining
Policy makers need to be thoughtful
Shifting away from compliance
Noncompete agreements
State action
How common are noncompetes
Forced arbitration clauses
The National Labor Relations Act
Immigrant Workers