Elizabeth Tippett
Law professor at the University of Oregon School of Law and former Silicon Valley lawyer, author of The Master-Servant Doctrine (2025) analyzing historical legal doctrines' influence on modern employment law.
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Dec 3, 2025 • 40min
Elizabeth Chika Tippett, "The Master-Servant Doctrine: How Old Legal Rules Haunt the Modern Workplace" (U California Press, 2025)
Elizabeth Chika Tippett, a law professor at the University of Oregon and former Silicon Valley lawyer, reveals how historical master-servant doctrines shape today's workplace. She discusses the persistence of employer control and how it manifests in issues like safety and the rise of employment-at-will post-Civil War. Tippett also explores the Fair Labor Standards Act's impact on inequality and theories behind union decline. She advocates for healthcare reform to reduce employer power and previews her future research on employee ownership and AI liability.
Nov 4, 2025 • 1h 2min
The Master Servant Doctrine: How Feudal Law Still Shapes Modern Work | Elizabeth Tippett
Elizabeth Tippett, an employment law scholar from the University of Oregon, delves into the lingering impact of the Master Servant Doctrine on today’s work environment. They dissect how feudal ideas of control and obligation persist, influencing at-will employment and HR policies. Elizabeth highlights the historical roots of these concepts, the moral legacy intertwined with labor law, and how employer-provided benefits create dependency. They also discuss the necessity for a modern social contract to reshape labor relations for the better.
