News Releases | September 2, 2022

August Jobs Report: Job Growth Slows and Unemployment Rises for Black and Latinx Workers

Last month saw a troubling rise in unemployment for workers of color.

Press Clips | August 31, 2022

You may qualify for unemployment even if you quit, employment attorney shares

Via: USA Today

If you’ve recently quit your job and are wondering if you qualify for unemployment benefits, an employment attorney is here(…)

Press Clips | August 18, 2022

Subminimum Wages Were Always Deplorable. Inflation Is Making Them Worse.

Via: Truthout

Activists are pushing to end policies that allow employers to pay some workers less than the $7.25 federal minimum wage.

Press Clips | August 16, 2022

Uber Has Shown Us the Future It Wants for Employment

Via: Slate.com

With a new bill, gig-economy companies aren’t just targeting their own workers. They’re coming for everyone.

News Releases | August 5, 2022

GUARD Act a Positive Step to Address Historic Inequities in the Unemployment Insurance System

The GUARD Act would require the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to develop concrete performance standards for states on equity,(…)

News Releases | August 5, 2022

July Jobs Report: Robust Job Growth, Yet Recovery Remains Unequal

The unemployment rate fell to 3.1% for white workers but rose to 6.0% for Black workers.

News Releases | July 27, 2022

NELP Commends President Biden for Nominating Jessica Looman as DOL’s Wage and Hour Division Administrator

Following is a statement from Rebecca Dixon, executive director of the National Employment Law Project: “The National Employment Law Project(…)

News Releases | July 22, 2022

Statement in response to the introduction of the Worker Flexibility and Choice Act

Following is a statement from Rebecca Dixon, executive director of the National Employment Law Project, on the introduction of the(…)

Press Clips | July 22, 2022

Want to know how much your colleagues make? California might crack open companies’ books

Via: Politico

A state lawmaker’s proposal would publicize the pay scales at thousands of companies and temp agencies nationwide, requiring large businesses(…)

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