News Releases | October 6, 2023

September Jobs Report: Strikes Promote a Good Jobs Economy

A crucial way to build a good jobs economy is for workers to organize and stand together.

News Releases | September 26, 2023

New Report Finds Amazon Warehouse Wages Fall Far Short, Fail to Provide Workers Middle-Income Earnings

Analysis finds company’s pay lags well behind other warehouse employers, insufficient for workers to approach even average earnings in the(…)

News Releases | September 12, 2023

Unemployment Benefits Kept 400,000 People Out of Poverty In 2022

New analysis from NELP highlights impact of unemployment system despite downgraded capacity.

Press Clips | September 7, 2023

Millions more workers would receive overtime pay under proposed Biden administration rule

Via: New Hampshire Bulletin

The Department of Labor’s new rule would require employers compensate full-time workers in management, administrative, or other professional roles for(…)

Press Clips | September 7, 2023

Climate change adds workplace costs and hazards

Via: Reuters

As global warming leads to more frequent spells of extreme heat around the world, workers are among the most exposed(…)

Press Clips | September 1, 2023

As more Californians allege on-the-job violations, labor groups say bosses retaliate

Via: Cal Matters

More workers are filing claims with the state alleging employers are retaliating against them for engaging in legally protected activities,(…)

News Releases | September 1, 2023

August Jobs Report: As Job Growth Slows, Consider Workers Not Counted in the Unemployment Rate

Many incarcerated people are working during their sentences, but their labor doesn’t qualify them for unemployment benefits.

News Releases | August 30, 2023

NELP Commends DOL’s Proposed Rule to Expand Overtime Eligibility

The U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed overtime rule will increase the number of workers who will be automatically entitled to(…)

News Releases | August 4, 2023

July Jobs Report: As Job Growth Slows, Policymakers Must Strengthen Unemployment Insurance

“For a worker who suddenly loses their job, unemployment can be a catastrophe.”

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