Michael Maffie
Assistant Professor of Labor and Employment Relations
506C Keller BuildingUniversity Park, PA 16802
Email:
maffie@psu.edu
Office Phone:
(814) 865-5425
Education:
- PhD: Cornell University
- MS: Cornell University
- BA: Miami University
Biography:
Michael Maffie is an Assistant Professor in Labor and Employment Relations. He also holds an Affiliate Faculty appointment in the School of Information Sciences and Technology. His research focuses on workplace conflict between rideshare drivers and platforms (Uber, Lyft, etc.), including such issues as wage reductions, passenger arguments, or deactivations. He also conducts research on conflict management, mandatory arbitration, worker voice, and social networks in the Gig economy.