Press Clips | February 3, 2023

How a YouTube Strike Could Set a Big Precedent For Workers’ Rights

Several teams of subcontracted YouTube workers went on strike on Friday, to protest a return-to-office policy that they say is(…)

News Releases | February 3, 2023

January Jobs Report: Many Workers Remain Uneasy Despite Strong Job Growth

A concerning new trend is the increase in the percentage of workers reporting that they worked multiple jobs.

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(…)

News Releases | January 13, 2023

Homeland Security Announcement Affirms Protections for Immigrant Workers Reporting Workplace Abuses

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced new guidance on the agency’s procedures for granting temporary immigration relief and work authorization(…)

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(…)

News Releases | January 6, 2023

December Jobs Report: A Year of Job Growth Was a Missed Opportunity to Fix Unemployment Insurance

The U.S. Department of Labor’s final monthly jobs report of 2022 revealed that 4.5 million jobs were added and the(…)

News Releases | January 5, 2023

NELP Applauds FTC’s Proposed Rule to Ban Non-Compete Contracts for All Workers in The U.S.

The National Employment Law Project (NELP) applauds the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed rule to ban non-compete contracts for all(…)

News Releases | December 22, 2022

Record Number of Cities, States will Increase Minimum Wages in 2023

After 10th anniversary of Fight for $15, raises signal that worker organizing has been effective amid pandemic recovery, record inflation

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