On Judge’s Decision to Block the Federal Trade Commission’s Ban on NonCompete Provisions in Employment Contracts

Statement from the National Employment Law Project on judge’s decision to block the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on non-compete provisions in employment contracts

When Employers Turn Employees into Consumers, State and Local Regulators Can Turn to Consumer Protection Law

Consumer laws provide an effective method of reining in Training Repayment Agreement Provisions (TRAPs).

State Law Provides an Untapped Route to Combat TRAPs and Other Coercive Contracts

State antitrust officials can prohibit TRAPs and other stay-or-pay contracts under existing unfair methods of competition laws.

How Cities and States Can Unlock Workers Across the Country from TRAPs

If left unchecked, TRAPs and other stay-or-pay contracts have the potential to leave workers buried in debt just for taking a better opportunity.

Newsweek: States Must Act Now to Protect Workers’ Rights From Trump Courts

Worker protections rolled out by the Biden administration are being blocked by the Trump-packed courts. States need to step up.

On the Supreme Court Overturning Chevron Deference to Federal Agencies

Workers Choose Solidarity and Demand Accountability  

In 2023, more than 300,000 workers engaged in work stoppages or strikes in the first nine months and workers in a diversity of industries won better pay and benefits.

New York Coalition Criticizes Gov. Hochul for Caving to Wall Street in Vetoing Non-Competes Ban

Poll: New York Voters Support Workers’ Demands for Full Employment Rights and Corporate Accountability

A poll of New York voters reveals support for holding corporations that control working conditions responsible for complying with state and federal employment laws.

New Report Finds Amazon Warehouse Wages Fall Far Short, Fail to Provide Workers Middle-Income Earnings

Analysis finds company’s pay lags behind other warehouse employers, insufficient for workers to approach even average earnings in the counties where they work.