Summary
On September 15, 2021, Han Lu and Laura Padin testified before the New York City Council Committee on Consumer Affairs and Licensing in support of Bill 2318-2021, providing for the licensing of labor brokers in New York City. The bill is a critical step in demanding accountability from labor brokers, like “body shops” that drive occupational segregation in New York.
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About the Authors
Han Lu
Areas of expertise:
- Criminal Records & Employment,
- Workplace Equity
Laura Padin
Areas of expertise:
- Enforcement of Workplace Standards,
- Nonstandard Workforce
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