CHANG Kai, ZHENG Xiaojing
Journal of Renmin University of China.
This article analyzes the nature of the employment relationship in the Internet economy against the tendencies of “avoiding the employment relationship”The author believes that the employment relationship is still the basic form of employment in the Internet economy along with the very existence of subordination in this relationshipThe article argues that the employment relationship in the Internet economy includes three characteristics: appearing loose management with inherent strict control, seemingly autonomous work with disguised labor subordination, and superficially equal positions with imbalanced power relationshipRecognizing the existence of employment relationship has important policy and practical impact for adjusting labor relations in the Internet economyOnly based on the employment relationship while strengthening and improving labor laws and regulations, can we effectively protect the basic rights and interests of workers, and promote an orderly and sustained development of the Internet economy