Laura Adler

Laura Adler is an Assistant Professor at Yale School of Management and holds a secondary appointment as Assistant Professor of Sociology at Yale University until June 30, 2026. Her research bridges organizational sociology, gender studies, and cultural sociology, focusing on the future of work and inequality reproduction in labor markets.

• Primary Affiliation: Yale School of Management
• Secondary Affiliation: Department of Sociology, Yale University

Research Interests include:

• Pay equity laws and organizational practices
• Cultural framing in gig economy regulation
• Nonstandard work as a commitment device
• Social capital vs. meritocracy in job access
• Mixed methods design (fieldwork, experiments, surveys)

Article Trends reveal a focus on organizational dynamics, gender equality, and regulatory debates. Her work employs interdisciplinary approaches to analyze labor practices, cultural narratives, and policy impacts.