Modern workers face old questions in new forms: who has power at work, who receives protection, and who bears the risk when business models change. This book examines labor rights as civil rights through the experiences of women, immigrant workers, public employees, contract workers, and people managed by algorithms.
The chapters address equal opportunity, workplace safety, public service, misclassification, surveillance, scheduling technology, and the responsibility of employers and government. Innovation cannot excuse discrimination, retaliation, unsafe conditions, or denial of organizing rights.
A fair economy must protect every worker regardless of state, occupation, immigration background, or employment label.