Tag: labor
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Tenure is the only thing keeping universities from becoming corporations
Tenure is criticized from every direction, but it remains the structural feature that keeps universities from operating purely as market entities.
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The gig economy exists mostly to avoid payroll taxes
Gig work is sold as flexibility, but the structural logic favors companies dodging payroll taxes and benefits costs. Here’s what the model really optimizes for.
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Trade secret law is being weaponized against worker mobility
Trade secret law was meant to protect formulas and code. It’s increasingly used to lock workers out of their own careers when noncompetes fail.
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Burnout isn’t a medical condition — it’s a labor issue
Calling burnout a medical problem privatizes a workplace failure. Here’s why the framing matters — and what actually moves the needle.
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Side hustles are exploitation dressed up as empowerment
The side hustle was sold as freedom but functions as wage suppression. Here’s why the gig economy benefits employers more than the workers it celebrates.