Blog | March 9, 2017

How State Governments are Fighting to Suppress Local Minimum Wage Raises

The more public support builds for raising the minimum wage, the more opponents are fighting to keep wages down.

Blog | January 26, 2017

IACHR Decision Positions Workers’ Compensation as a Human Rights Issue

The IACHR decision is an important affirmation that immigrant workers’ rights are human rights.

Blog | January 26, 2017

NELP Submits Letter to Senate Requesting Rigorous Confirmation Hearing for Andrew Puzder

If Mr. Puzder is truly qualified for the position of Secretary of Labor, he should welcome a thorough hearing.

Blog | January 19, 2017

Obama’s Exemplary Record on Protecting Workers’ Safety and Health

We cannot afford to move backward on workplace health and safety.

Blog | January 12, 2017

Carl’s Jr. Workers Detail Mistreatment at Puzder’s Restaurants

“All they care about is protecting their money,” said one employee.

Blog | December 31, 2016

This New Year’s Eve, Janice Brooks Is Getting a Raise

Millions of workers around the country are receiving raises in the minimum wage this New Year’s weekend.

Blog | December 29, 2016

Fair-Chance Policies Adopted in 7 States and 28 Localities in 2016

Across the nation, impressive strides were taken in 2016 towards expanding fair-chance hiring policies for people with records.

Blog | December 21, 2016

7 States and 18 Cities and Counties Enacted New Minimum Wage Increases in 2016

11.8 million underpaid workers will see pay raises stemming from minimum wage hikes passed this year.

Blog | November 15, 2016

Introducing Our 2016 Beth Shulman Fellow, SEIU General Counsel Judy Scott

NELP is excited to honor SEIU General Counsel Judy Scott as our 2016 Beth Shulman Fellow at our awards dinner(…)

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