Asistencia de desempleo por desastre: cómo los trabajadores pueden acceder al programa después de los terremotos en Puerto Rico

How to apply to receive disaster unemployment relief after the 2020 earthquake in Puerto Rico.

In Support of Extending “Just Cause” Employment Protections to New York City’s Fast Food Workers

On February 13, 2020, Patricia Smith testified before the NYC Council in support of Int. 1396 & Int. 1415, extending “Just Cause” protections to fast food workers.

Forced Arbitration Enabled Employers to Steal $12.6 Billion From Workers in Low-Paid Jobs in 2019

Minimum Wage Increases Reverse Post-Recession Wage Declines for Workers in Lowest-Paid Jobs

Real wages for most U.S. workers remain below 2009 levels, but minimum wage increases prove highly effective as stop-gap measure for workers in the lowest-paid jobs.

In Support of Removing Barriers to Occupational Licensing for Returning Citizens in the District of Columbia

On January 29, 2020, Shayla Thompson testified before the D.C. Council in support of Removing Barriers to Occupational Licensing for Returning Citizens Amendment Act.

In Support of the FAMILY Act for Paid Family Leave

On January 28, 2020, Kemi Role testified before the U.S. House of Representatives in support of the FAMILY Act for better paid family leave.

Unemployment Insurance in West Virginia: A Good System With Room For Improvement

This data brief offers policy solutions to address West Virginia's ailing unemployment insurance system.

Packaging Pain: Workplace Injuries in Amazon’s Empire

Amazon’s own internal data paints a very troubling picture about what is happening inside the company’s fulfillment centers.

Yu v. Hasaki Restaurant (urging judicial review and prohibition of gag clauses in FLSA settlements)

Amicus brief urging judicial review and prohibition of gag clauses in Fair Labor Standards Act Settlements.

2018–2019 Impact Report: Legacy, Reflection, and Connection