Worker Safety During Cleanup and Recovery From Hurricanes

This fact sheet provides an overview of hazards workers may face during post-hurricane cleanup and a summary of worker rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act and workers’ compensation laws.

How Workers Can Access Disaster Unemployment Assistance After Hurricane Florence

This Fact Sheet outlines Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), also referred to as Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance, following the major disaster declaration due to Hurricane Florence issued by FEMA on September 14th, for portions of North Carolina.

Against the Preservation of the Two-Tiered Wage System for Tipped Workers in the District of Columbia

On September 17, 2018, Leo Gertner testified before the D.C. Council against repealing Initiative 77, which would preserve tipped workers two-tiered wage system.

Texas v. EEOC (5th Circuit appeal, in support of EEOC guidance on criminal background checks for employment)

Excluding Young New Jersey Workers From a $15 Minimum Wage Is Bad Policy

Delivering for Taxpayers: Taking on Contractor Fraud and Abuse and Improving Jobs for Millions of America’s Workers

Authority of Federal Contracting Officers to Consider Labor and Employment Law Violations When Making Legally Required Responsibility Determinations

How Changes to Home Improvement Licensing Laws in Westchester County Could Help Protect Workers

A $12 Minimum Wage: Broad Benefits for Workers and Small Businesses Across Missouri

A $12 minimum wage would benefit small businesses by allowing 677,000 workers and their families to spend more money locally.

Disaster Unemployment Assistance: How Workers Can Access the Program After the 2018 California Wildfires

A major disaster was declared due to the Carr Fire in Shasta County, California. As of August 9th, DUA benefits are available to workers in Shasta County. Learn how workers can access Disaster Unemployment Assistance.