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    Biomedical research subjects should be legally recognized as human research workers. Current regulations offer fewer protections than labor laws, necessitating revisions for fair treatment and rights.

    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Ethics
    • Labor Law
    • Regulatory Science

    Background:

    • Human subjects research traditionally receives unique, heightened protections.
    • Current regulatory frameworks for human subjects research may offer less protection than standard labor laws for workers.
    • Discrepancies exist in protections concerning payment, minimum wage, injury compensation, and collective action rights.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the regulatory similarities and differences between human research subjects and workers.
    • To argue for recasting human research subjects as human research workers under the law.
    • To identify specific areas where human subjects regulations should be revised to align with labor law protections.

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    • Human research subjects share significant similarities with workers, including divergent interests and limited bargaining power.
    • Existing labor and employment laws provide protections in areas where human subjects regulations are lacking.
    • There is no compelling legal basis to differentiate between human research subjects and protected workers regarding payment, minimum wage, injury compensation, and concerted activity.

    Conclusions:

    • Human research subjects should be legally reconceptualized as human research workers.
    • Revisions to human subjects regulations are necessary to ensure parity with labor law protections.
    • Implementing changes in payment, minimum wage, injury compensation, and concerted activity rights will enhance subject welfare and ethical standards.