Blog | December 5, 2015

More Cities Act to Raise Minimum Wages

Blog | December 5, 2015

More Cities Act to Raise Minimum Wages

More U.S. cities in more states are moving ahead to raise wages.

Videos | December 3, 2015

New Federal Rights for Home Care Workers: Litigating under the New USDOL Companionship Rules

After decades of exclusion from federal wage protections, home care workers have finally gained FLSA coverage as new rules adopted(…)

Blog | November 21, 2015

While Out of Touch Politicians Balk, Companies Have Been Raising Base Pay for Workers

More companies are raising base pay for workers even as out of touch politicians oppose raising the minimum wage.

Commentary | November 16, 2015

Huffington Post: Putting Off-the-Clock Work Back on the Clock?

Via: Huffington Post

Judges are tying themselves in knots over what constitutes “work.”

Commentary | November 16, 2015

The Hill: Don’t Reward Lawbreakers with Federal Contracts

Via: The Hill

Requiring federal contractors to obey the law is not a burden—it’s the bare minimum taxpayers have a right to expect.

Blog | November 13, 2015

Low-Wage Workers Rally Nationwide for $15, Union Rights and Power at the Ballot Box

In 270 cities and towns, tens of thousands of low-wage workers joined the “Fight for $15” day of action.

Commentary | November 13, 2015

Huffington Post: Why Is Tyson Foods Still Stealing From its Workers?

Via: Huffington Post

Decades of cases, court orders and USDOL investigations found the company owed millions to its workers.

Videos | November 13, 2015

NY1: Paul Sonn on Developments in Fight to Raise Minimum Wage

Errol Louis discussed the latest developments in the fight to raise the minimum wage with NELP’s Paul Sonn.

Commentary | November 12, 2015

BNA Occupational Safety & Health Reporter: Proposed Rule Will Protect Responsible Workers, Contractors

Via: BNA Occupational Safety & Health Reporter

The federal government has long been required to do business only with responsible contractors.

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