Lauren Weber is a reporter at the Wall Street Journal, covering careers and workplace issues. Her stories address employment law, the impact of technology on the workplace and the changing nature of work and work arrangements, among other topics. She was previously a reporter at Reuters and Newsday, and has written for the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and other publications. She is also the author of the 2009 book "In Cheap We Trust: The Story of a Misunderstood American Virtue."