The problem with the ‘subordination’ paradigm and alternative paradigms that have been proposed in the literature
Abstract
Having established, in the first three chapters, that the Lawrie-Blum formula of ‘subordination’ is inadequate for classifying modern-day workers, Chapter 4 explains the reasons behind this inadequacy and critically analyses alternative paradigms that have been proposed in the literature to classify workers. After demonstrating the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative approach, it shows how they can be used to guide regulatory intervention in the future in the platform economy and beyond. Finally, the chapter advocates for the need to develop a more detailed, refined, and operational framework to classify workers.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Legal and Labor Studies
Digital Economy and Work Transformation
Labor Law and Work Dynamics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 102–130
- Publication date
- 5 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter