News Releases | November 2, 2015

On the President’s Announcement on ‘Ban the Box’ Hiring

The President’s announcement in Newark is a positive first step.

News Releases | October 27, 2015

NYC ‘Fair Chance’ Hiring Law Takes Effect Today

News Releases | October 27, 2015

NYC ‘Fair Chance’ Hiring Law Takes Effect Today

Employers: consider qualifications first.

Blog | October 23, 2015

New NELP Resources for Unemployment Insurance Advocates

The latest edition of NELP’s Unemployment Insurance Policy Advocate’s Toolkit is out now.

News Releases | October 15, 2015

Leading Occupational Health & Safety Expert to Join NELP

Deborah Berkowitz has a long and distinguished record in the field of occupational safety and health.

Blog | October 14, 2015

Wage & Hour Protections for Home Care Workers Take Effect

Home care workers are now finally covered by federal minimum wage and overtime laws.

Commentary | October 13, 2015

Fortune: How Seattle Could Help Uber Drivers Earn a Fatter Paycheck

Via: Fortune

The city could be the first to let drivers unionize under a proposed ordinance.

Commentary | October 12, 2015

CNBC: Urban Outfitters should be ashamed asking for ‘volunteers’

Via: CNBC

Urban Outfitters asked salaried employees to volunteer for weekend work performing warehouse tasks.

Commentary | October 7, 2015

Huffington Post: The 2016 Election and the 42 Percent

Via: Huffington Post

The “42%” have made themselves clear.

News Releases | October 7, 2015

NELP Applauds Labor Department Directive on States’ Responsibilities to Ensure Access to Jobless Aid

Web-based application systems and use of new technologies must not create barriers to access.

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