Press Clips | April 4, 2023

California bill would ban most criminal background checks

Via: HR Dive

As of 2021, 37 states and more than 150 cities and counties have adopted ban-the-box laws.

Press Clips | January 11, 2023

Georgia lawmakers plan to ease path to occupational license for workers with criminal records

Via: GPB News

Dozens of job opportunities might open up for people with criminal records if a legislative push successfully removes barriers for(…)

Press Clips | September 14, 2022

Test Used to Ensure Fair Housing Also Can Combat Hiring Bias

Via: Bloomberg Law

A decades-old investigative technique the federal government uses to expose evidence of discriminatory home-selling practices nationwide is also an effective(…)

Press Clips | April 13, 2022

Mayor’s Commission for Re-Entry aims to integrate formerly incarcerated people back into our community

Via: WBRL.com

The Mayor’s Commission for Re-Entry, which is a group of partner organizations working together to assist adults who are exiting(…)

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 | December 6, 2021

Credit scores are supposed to be race-neutral. That’s impossible.

Via: Washington Post

Blacks must make extraordinary efforts to overcome the discrimination that is often hidden in financial policies or products that are(…)

Press Clips | November 8, 2021

A Chance To Live: Engaging Business Community, Restorative Justice To Reduce Incarceration

Via: Mississippi Free Press

Trina Davidson-Brooks said assisting the formerly incarcerated is vital so that they can break the cycle of criminality, rather than(…)

Press Clips | October 1, 2021

Hochul, be a hero to NY workers

Press Clips | October 1, 2021

Hochul, be a hero to NY workers

Via: Daily News

Now as New York’s workers, especially Black and Brown workers, face urgent needs — from the cut-off of federal unemployment(…)

Press Clips | September 27, 2021

NELP statement on introduction of the Unemployment Insurance Improvement Act

The following is a statement from Rebecca Dixon, executive director of the National Employment Law Project on the introduction of(…)

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