News Releases | April 30, 2018

On the California Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision Cracking Down on Independent Contractor Misclassification

The gig is up for employers who misclassify their workers as independent contractors.

News Releases | January 19, 2018

Report: How Uber and Lyft Prevent Cities From Protecting Drivers and Communities

Deploying hundreds of lobbyists, Uber and Lyft have rigged the rules in 41 states to preempting or override local policies.

News Releases | November 22, 2017

NELP on Uber Data Breach

Uber has little regard for its customers and no regard whatsoever for the drivers who make its profits possible.

News Releases | June 21, 2017

CEO Travis Kalanick’s Departure Offers Uber a Chance to Turn Around

Uber must fix its biggest problem: a business model that mimics its founder’s irresponsibility.

News Releases | June 20, 2017

NELP on Uber’s 180 Day Plan

It’s clear that the company will not tolerate an empowered workforce that negotiates its own wages and working conditions.

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.

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.

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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