Press Clips | February 21, 2023

She Refused To Take a Drug Test Before Getting a Workplace Injury Treated—And Was Fired

Via: In These Times

A worker’s arm was mangled in a machine. Before treatment, a manager requested a drug test.

Press Clips | December 16, 2021

Report: Amazon facilities in Minnesota have high rate of injuries, pay inequities

Via: Star Tribune

A new report by the National Employment Law Project and Awood Center urges investigations by state authorities and more involvement(…)

Press Clips | November 15, 2021

Whistleblowers to play key role in enforcing vaccine mandate

Via: AP News

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) doesn’t have nearly enough workplace safety inspectors to enforce COVID-19 vaccine mandate, relying on(…)

Press Clips | November 9, 2021

U.S. Sets Jan. 4 Vaccination Deadline for Big Private Employers

Via: New York Times

The new rule, applying to companies with 100 or more employees, is expected to cover 84 million workers, roughly 31(…)

Blog | June 9, 2021

Which States and Cities Have Adopted Comprehensive COVID-19 Worker Protections?

14 states have adopted comprehensive COVID worker safety protections so far.

News Releases | May 18, 2021

NELP Decries New CDC Mask Guidance for Failing to Address Workplace Exposure

Frontline workers of color continue to be more impacted by COVID-19.

News Releases | April 28, 2021

On Workers Memorial Day, NELP Urges Administration to Release Promised COVID Worker Protection Standards

This standard is about keeping workers safe on the job and holding employers accountable if they cut corners.

News Releases | April 7, 2021

ABB, EPI, and NELP Release Toolkit for Advocates and Policymakers on Model Policies Local Governments Can Implement to Raise Standards for Frontline Workers During COVID and Beyond

The four model policies would advance premium pay, paid sick days, COVID-19 worker health and safety, and protection against retaliation.

News Releases | January 26, 2021

Victory for Poultry Workers: USDA Withdraws Proposed Rule to Speed Up Poultry Lines

The rule would have allowed poultry plants to dramatically increase line speeds, leading to more worker injuries.

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