Commentary | October 1, 2015

SunSentinel: Why Does Florida Treat Unemployed Workers So Badly?

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Unemployed Floridians deserve a program that is fair and accessible, write George Wentworth and Cindy Huddleston.

Commentary | September 30, 2015

New York Times: Fair Wages for Uber Drivers

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On-demand companies need to hone a business model that doesn’t rely on a cheap, unprotected workforce.

Commentary | September 19, 2015

MSNBC: Why It’s Time for Uber to Unionize

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The growth of the on-demand economy calls for decisive action to safeguard workers’ rights.

Commentary | September 10, 2015

CNBC: Gov. Cuomo Is Right About $15 Minimum Wage

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New York is paving the way for a $15 minimum wage.

Commentary | August 13, 2015

Huffington Post: Worker Definitions in the ‘New’ Economy Are an Old-School Trick

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Labeling employees as “independent contractors” is an age-old way to skirt labor and tax laws, writes Rebecca Smith.

Commentary | July 29, 2015

Huffington Post: Small Business Wins With Fair-Chance Hiring

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A laundromat owner in Florida explains why he supports fair-chance hiring.

Commentary | July 24, 2015

CNN: $15 Minimum Wage: A Domino Effect?

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The pay hike for New York’s fast-food workers may spur other employers to raise wages too, writes Paul Sonn.

Commentary | July 24, 2015

Huffington Post: DOL Says Most Workers Are Employees and Not Independent Contractors: 5 Notable Takeaways

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If companies are surprised by DOL’s guidance, they’ve been getting bad advice, writes Cathy Ruckelshaus.

Commentary | July 16, 2015

CNBC: Time to Ban Criminal-Record Box on Job Applications

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The Obama administration must lead on “fair chance” hiring, write Christine Owens and Nayantara Mehta.

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