3 papers
econ.GN2026
Who Benefits? Employer Subsidization of Reproductive Healthcare and Implications for Reproductive Justice
Annie McGrew, Yana Rodgers
With the reversal of Roe v. Wade in 2022, many U.S. employers announced they would reimburse employees for abortion-related travel expenses. This action complements increasingly co…
econ.GN2026
Can Wearable Exoskeletons Reduce Gender and Disability Gaps in the Construction Industry?
Yana Rodgers, Xiangmin Liu, Jingang Yi +1
The share of construction trade jobs held by women and people with disabilities has remained stubbornly low in the face of chronic shortages of skilled labor. This study explores t…
cs.CY2026
Gender and Digital Platform Work During Turbulent Times
Melissa Langworthy, Yana Rodgers
This commentary explores how the platform economy shapes labour market responses during times of crisis, with a focus on gendered experiences. Drawing on cases of economic crisis,…