A New Social Contract for Workers

To build a new social contract for workers, our movements are calling for bold new public policies.

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Lasting Solutions for America’s Temporary Workers

Policy solutions that rein in the temporary staffing industry and provide workers with protections.

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Guide Helps Employers Respond to Immigration Action

NELP and NILC have published a guide for employers on how they can prepare for immigration enforcement.

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Fighting Wage Preemption

New report showing how preemption of local wages has become a powerful anti-worker and anti-democratic policy.

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Exposing Wage Theft Without Fear: States Must Protect Workers from Retaliation

Analysis of retaliation protection laws illustrates the majority of states fail to provide basic protections.

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Are State Unemployment Systems Still Able to Counter Recessions?

Is the UI system still up to the task of mitigating recessions?

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Progressive Coalition Calls for Bold Action to Empower Workers

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California Passes Landmark Law Protecting Employee Rights of Uber Drivers, Gig Workers, Others

When workers organize, they can win even against tech behemoths.

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Temporary Jobs Are Growing Fast, But Temp Workers Have Few Legal Protections

Only three states—Massachusetts, Illinois, and California—have legal protections in place for temp workers.

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In Case of a Downturn: Extended Unemployment Insurance Is an Economic Lifeline

It’s not too early to plan for extending unemployment benefits.

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On New Hampshire Gov. Sununu’s Veto of $12 by 2022 Minimum Wage Bill

Gov. Sununu’s veto displays a misinformed and wrongheaded approach to pressing economic issues in New Hampshire.

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Report: After Five Years of Minimum Wage Increases, New York City’s Restaurant Industry Is Thriving

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U.S. Virgin Islands Workers Who Lost Jobs After Hurricanes Irma & Maria Granted 30-Day Extension to Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance

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Poll: Americans Overwhelmingly Oppose USDA Proposal to Relax Food Safety Inspections in Pig Slaughter Plants

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U.S. House Approves Historic $15/hour One Fair Wage

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Report: Workers Lose Billions Thanks to Corporate Campaign to Block Local Raises

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New 50-State Analysis: Most States Leave Workers Who Report Employer Misconduct Unprotected

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How Michigan’s Legislature Violated Its Constitution by Gutting a Minimum Wage Law

Our amicus brief argues Michigan lawmakers undermined the will of voters in violation of the state constitution.

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New York Passes Historic Farmworker Fair Labor Law

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Report: Outsourcing of Federal Jobs to Temp Agencies Has Doubled Under Trump Administration

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New York State’s Dependent Worker Act Falls Short for Gig Workers

The state should ensure that gig workers have full rights as employees.

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New Report: Can State Unemployment Systems Weather the Next Recession?

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Worker Rights’ Groups Applaud WA State for Leading the Nation in Restoring Overtime Pay

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SEC’s Final Regulation Best Interest Package Falls Short for Workers, Investors

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Puerto Rico Grants 30-Day Extension to Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance

“Now is the time for the Puerto Rico Labor Department to seriously boost the numbers of people applying.”

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Report: McDonald’s Fails to Protect Workers from Gun Violence, Robberies, Attacks

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