News Releases | June 7, 2017

On Labor Department Rescinding Guidance on Joint Employment and Misclassification

This symbolic move doesn’t change the law nor anyone’s rights or responsibilities under the law.

Commentary | May 1, 2017

Travis Kalanick Isn’t the Only Reason Uber is Obnoxious

Via: Newsweek

Uber is built on a rocky foundation of swindling its own workers to make a buck.

Commentary | March 14, 2017

‘The Perfect Nanny’ for Uber CEO Travis Kalanick

Via: Huffington Post

Wanted: a nanny for one misbehaving executive.

Commentary | February 27, 2017

Little Financial Security in ‘Gig Economy’ Benefits Plan

Via: Albany Times-Union

A meager 2.5% benefits contribution hardly makes up for what’s lost when workers give up employee status.

News Releases | February 1, 2017

Roosevelt Institute, NELP Release Report on 21st Century Worker Benefits

Key principles for a broad public-private system of social benefits that is universal, portable, and flexible for all workers.

News Releases | December 8, 2016

NELP Raises Serious Concerns Over Fast-Food CEO’s Nomination for Labor Secretary

It’s hard to think of anyone less suited for the job of lifting up America’s forgotten workers than Andrew Puzder.

Commentary | October 31, 2016

Voters Want Government to Act Against Mischaracterization of Employees

Via: The Hill

Only 3 in 10 voters say they trust employers to treat their workers fairly.

Blog | October 27, 2016

Barely Getting By: How One Boston Worker Suffered When His Employer “Contracted Out”

A Boston janitor’s story reveals how contracting out can harm America’s workers.

News Releases | October 25, 2016

Poll: Voters See ‘Contracting Out’ as Serious Problem for America’s Workers and Economy

The growth of low-road subcontracting has helped drive down wages and working conditions.

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