News Releases | June 2, 2015

On St. Louis Proposing to Raise Its Minimum Wage to $15

St. Louis has joined a growing list of state and municipal governments addressing the crises of poverty wages and income(…)

News Releases | June 1, 2015

Ohio Adopts Fair-Hiring Policy for Jobseekers with Records

The State of Ohio today became the 17th state to adopt a fair-chance hiring policy for jobseekers with records, removing(…)

News Releases | May 21, 2015

On Release of GAO Study Detailing State Cuts in Unemployment Insurance

A new report details harmful state cuts to unemployment insurance programs since 2011.

News Releases | May 20, 2015

On Worker Protest at McDonald’s Shareholder Meeting: “Workers Are Winning”

“McDonald’s workers are rightly bringing the fight for $15 and the right to bargain to their employer’s doorstep.”

News Releases | May 19, 2015

On Los Angeles Becoming the Latest and Largest City to Raise Wages to $15

The following is a statement from Christine Owens, executive director of the National Employment Law Project: “The Los Angeles City(…)

News Releases | May 6, 2015

On Governor Cuomo’s Plan to Raise Wages for New York’s Fast-Food Workers

Raising wages is a winning political issue. It’s also the right thing to do.

News Releases | May 5, 2015

On the Advancement of the New Federal Overtime Rules

The Office of Management and Budget should act quickly to review these important reforms.

News Releases | April 30, 2015

NELP Applauds Introduction of Raise the Wage Act of 2015

The National Employment Law Project hailed the legislation, noting that its is the strongest bill to increase the minimum wage(…)

News Releases | April 27, 2015

Koch Industries Decision to ‘Ban the Box’ Signals Broad, Growing Appeal for Fair-Hiring Practices

One of Nation’s Largest Employers Moves to Reduce Employment Barriers for Job-Seekers with Records, as Criminal Justice Reform Gains Momentum(…)

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