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	Podcast:		Workers Comp Matters
	Episode:		The Future of Work: Utopia or Dystopia?
	Category:		Government & Organizations
	Duration:		00:26:57
	Publish Date:		2021-01-27 10:00:00
	Description:		Darrell West, an expert on artificial intelligence in the workplace, talks about the critical intersection America is facing and the public policy changes necessary to avoid mass suffering. Hosts Alan and Judson Pierce probe West on the future of work, with the increased use of automation and the continued growth of temporary and contract jobs. While part-time, temporary, and contract jobs can add flexibility and come at a low cost for employers, they often don’t come with key social benefits including retirement plans, disability insurance, and health insurance. Current public policy is based on a traditional model of long-term employment that no longer exists for many. And West asserts that America’s safety net is in dire need of a public policy overhaul that includes understanding and buy-in from the public. The three discuss the implications of Proposition 22, which California overwhelmingly approved that allows gig economy companies such as Uber to keep categorizing drivers as independent contractors. Darrell M. West is vice president and director of governance studies and holds the Douglas Dillon Chair at the Brookings Institution. Special thanks to our sponsor, PInow.
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