Journal article
Uberizing the Legal Profession? Lawyer Autonomy and Status in the Digital Legal Market
Abstract
Abstract The online gig economy has disrupted many occupations in the past decade, but only more recently has it had an impact on professional fields. The recency of this trend indicates a need for understanding the impact of the online gig economy on professional workers. Using interview data from lawyers who work on one of China's most successful online legal service platforms, this study finds that supplementary income and flexibility are …
Authors
Yao Y
Journal
British Journal of Industrial Relations, Vol. 58, No. 3, pp. 483–506
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
9 2020
DOI
10.1111/bjir.12485
ISSN
0007-1080