Blog | August 29, 2017

Ban-the-Box “Statistical Discrimination” Studies Draw the Wrong Conclusions

Ban-the-box is just one part of a comprehensive racial justice and economic opportunity agenda.

News Releases | August 29, 2017

Hurricane Harvey Response Must Include Programs to Protect Affected Workers

Workers whose jobs are affected need swift support from Unemployment Insurance and Disaster Unemployment Assistance.

Press Clips | August 27, 2017

Trump Targets Obama Rule on Workers’ Tips

Via: The Hill

When customers tip, they believe that that money is going to the worker.

Blog | August 26, 2017

In Pardon of Arpaio, Trump Locks Himself in a Permanent Embrace With Racism

It feels like an understatement to say that, in pardoning Arpaio, Trump has violated his oath of office.

News Releases | August 25, 2017

On Donald Trump’s pardon of former Sheriff Joe Arpaio

The president embraces racism, xenophobia, and contempt for the rule of law.

News Releases | August 25, 2017

NELP Statement in Response to Reports of Trump Administration’s Possible End to DACA

For DACA recipients, this is their home, and they belong here.

Press Clips | August 25, 2017

OSHA Scrubs Worker Deaths From Home Page

Via: Politico

Erasing the data is a conscious decision to bury the fact that workers are getting killed on the job.

Commentary | August 18, 2017

Montgomery County Minimum-Wage Study was Fatally Flawed

Via: Washington Post

The report should should be disregarded by the Montgomery County Council as it debates a $15 minimum wage.

News Releases | August 16, 2017

SCOTUS Forced Arbitration Case Could End Worker Class-Action Lawsuits, Amicus Brief Warns

Workers challenging employer misconduct cannot be forced to give up their right to sue as a group.

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