Press Clips | January 27, 2023

Controversial noncompetes now face a possible ban. But one group never had to worry about them: attorneys

Via: Business Insider

The Federal Trade Commission estimates that about 30 million workers, nearly 20% of the workforce, across the US are currently(…)

Press Clips | January 23, 2023

Legislation Proposes Raising NY Minimum Wage Over $20

Via: Public News Service

New York’s minimum wage would increase to more than $20 an hour by 2026 if a bill in Albany is(…)

Press Clips | January 11, 2023

Georgia lawmakers plan to ease path to occupational license for workers with criminal records

Via: GPB News

Dozens of job opportunities might open up for people with criminal records if a legislative push successfully removes barriers for(…)

Press Clips | December 7, 2022

In the U.S., you can legally ‘be fired for any reason or no reason at all’—here’s why

  Gili Malinsky Tech companies have been making headlines lately for laying off hundreds and even thousands of employees. Twitter was the(…)

Press Clips | December 6, 2022

We forgot to fix unemployment insurance yet again

Via: Vox

Layoffs are hitting tech and media. A recession may be looming. What happens to everyone who loses their job?  (…)

Press Clips | November 23, 2022

‘The success is inspirational’: the Fight for $15 movement 10 years on

Via: The Guardian

Federal lawmakers failed to increase the minimum wage, but US workers made other gains, and they are setting their sights(…)

Press Clips | November 16, 2022

Child Labor Has Made a Comeback

Via: Slate

A gruesome case at meatpacking plants is but one example.   BY TERRI GERSTEIN NOV 16, 202212:21 PM The latest child labor(…)

Press Clips | November 15, 2022

To fight wage theft California gets strong assist from worker centers

Via: CalMatters

  BY ALEJANDRO LAZO AND JEANNE KUANG IN SUMMARY As California investigates businesses for wage theft, worker centers act as behind-the-scenes allies, helping(…)

Press Clips | October 18, 2022

Amazon warehouse workers vote against union, a setback for US labor campaign

Via: ABC News

Amazon workers at a warehouse in Albany, New York, voted overwhelmingly against unionization on Tuesday.

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