LAW 863 - Litigating Workers’ Rights

Unit(s): 3

This course will provide students with hands-on, simulated legal practice in the area of employment law. Specifically, students will gain experience in litigating cases involving independent contractor “gig workers”-such as the app-based drivers, personal shoppers, and restaurant delivery persons who make up the backbone of the new app-based service economy. Students will litigate a simulated case from the client interview through a dispositive motion for summary judgment on the merits and engage in case investigation, discovery, motion practice, oral arguments, and settlement negotiations. Students will also be encouraged to discuss and argue the policy considerations underlying the fundamental distinction between independent contractors and employees, and whether gig workers should be afforded labor protections offered to other workers.

Restriction: College restricted to School of Law
School of Law