Billions Are Lost to Wage Theft Every Year—New Jersey Must Act to Protect Workers’ Paychecks and Level Playing Field for Employers

Workplace Safety Enforcement Continues to Decline in Trump Administration

NELP Amicus Brief Zabriskie v. Federal National Mortgage Association

NELP’s brief highlighted the potential impacts on working people, particularly workers with records, who are disproportionately people of color.

Support H.R. 1076 (The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019)

The Fair Chance Act of 2019 will provide millions of Americans with equal access to federal employment opportunities and set an example for states and private employers to adopt fair chance polices that relieve workplace reentry barriers.

In Support of a $15 Minimum Wage in Connecticut

On March 7, 2019, Leo Gertner testified before the Connecticut General Assembly, Labor and Public Employees Committee, in support of a $15 minimum wage.

In Support of Granting Local Governments Authority to Adopt Local Minimum Wage Laws in Colorado

On March 6, 2019, Laura Huizar testified before the Colorado House of Representatives in support of HB 19-1210, supporting workers in high cost-of-living areas.

In Support of a $15 Minimum Wage in New Hampshire

On February 20, 2019, Yannet Lathrop testified before the New Hampshire House of Representatives in support of a $15 minimum wage.

Fired on a Whim: The Precarious Existence of NYC Fast-Food Workers

Complaint Against USDOL for Violating Information Quality Act in Proposed Rule to Roll Back Child Labor Protections

In Support of $15 Minimum Wage in Maryland

On February 8, 2019, Leo Gertner testified before the Maryland House Economic Matters Committee in support of HB 166, raising Maryland's minimum wage to $15.