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On the Trump Administration’s Proposal to Merge U.S. Depts. of Labor, Education

This misguided proposal deserves to land with a thud in Congress.

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Ohio Immigration Raids Will Deter Workers From Speaking Up Against Dangerous Conditions

Three workers were maimed or killed in the targeted plants in the past six months.

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Massachusetts Joins New York and California in Adopting $15 Minimum Wage

The agreement calls for gradually raising the state’s minimum wage to $15 by 2023.

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D.C. Ballot Initiative Victory Shows Strong Public Support for Higher Wages for Tipped Workers

Tips are a supplement to, and not a substitute for, wages.

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On the DOL’s Final Rule on Association Health Plans

The administration opens the floodgates to “fake” health insurance and potentially widespread fraud and abuse.

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Trump Administration’s Shameful Policy of Separating Children From Parents

America should be protecting families and upholding our nation’s ideals of decency and respect for human rights.

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LGBTQ Workers Are Winning Their Rights. But Because of Forced Arbitration, They Can’t Use Them.

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NELP Commends Washington Governor Inslee’s Executive Order Restoring Workers’ Right to Their Day in Court

The state aims to do business with companies that don’t impose forced arbitration on their employees.

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Enforcement of Occupational Safety and Health Laws Declines Under Trump Administration

OSHA is cutting back on enforcement, with key enforcement indicators showing declining activity.

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Webinar | From Sexual Harassment to Wage Theft

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Initiative 77 Is a Vital Measure for D.C.’s Almost 30,000 Tipped Workers

Equal treatment in wages is not just good policy, it is just—and an imperative for the District of Columbia.

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America’s Nonstandard Workforce Faces Wage, Benefit Penalties, According to U.S. Data

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The Supreme Court’s Decision in Epic Systems—What You Need to Know

The big effect of this case is that the Supreme Court has now said that your boss can force you(…)

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Worker’s Rights: Comp system fails to offer adequate benefits

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SCOTUS Backs Forced Arbitration, Taking Away Workers’ Right to Band Together to Challenge Sexual Harassment and Other Misconduct

In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court has paved the way for corporations to break workplace laws with impunity.

Blog

How Two Court Decisions Could Mean Gig Is Up for Many Companies that Call Their Workers Independent Contractors

It seems the gig is up for many companies that call their workers independent contractors.

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On President Trump’s Reference to Undocumented Immigrants as ‘Animals’

“President Trump’s description of undocumented immigrants yesterday as ‘animals’ marks yet another sad and shameful moment in this president’s tenure.”

Commentary

Employers Can’t Duck Responsibility for Workplace Safety by Hiring Contract Workers

The court clarified what it means to be a true independent contractor.

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On the U.S. Labor Department’s Spring Regulatory Agenda

The Trump administration continues its march toward repealing safeguards designed to protect the rights of workers.

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The People Have Spoken: USDA Should Withdraw Its Proposal to Roll Back Protections in the Meatpacking Industry

There is overwhelming public opposition to the Trump Administration’s proposed hog slaughter speed up rule.