In Support of Accelerating the Minimum Wage Increase in Maryland

On March 10, 2022, Yannet Lathrop testified before the Maryland Senate Finance Committee in support of SB721, a bill to accelerate the minimum wage increase to $15.

Reforming Unemployment Insurance is a Racial Justice Imperative

Changing this system—reforming unemployment insurance at the federal level—is critical to advancing racial justice in the economy.

Understanding and Improving Overpayment Waivers for Federal and State Unemployment Insurance Benefits

This factsheet will help claimants and advocates understand if, when, and how these overpayments can be waived, as well as provide recommendations for policy changes.

Temp Workers Demand Good Jobs

Survey of Temporary Workers reveals poverty pay, permatemping, deceptive recruitment practices, and other job quality issues.

In Support of Lowering the Overtime Threshold for Farmworkers to 40 Hours per Week in New York

On January 20, 2022, Rebecca Dixon testified before the NYS Department of Labor Farm Laborers Wage Board in support of lowering the overtime threshold to 40 hours.

In Support of Lowering the Overtime Threshold for Farmworkers to 40 Hours per Week in New York

On January 20, 2022, Paul Sonn testified before the NYS Department of Labor Farm Laborers Wage Board on lowering the overtime threshold to 40 hours per week.

2022 Policy and Advocacy Agenda

In 2022, we are fighting for a good-jobs economy. A good-jobs economy means we have economic security over a lifetime.

NELP Supports the Development of an OSHA Federal Heat Standard

NELP commends President Biden’s decision to place this effort by OSHA to protect workers and communities from recent heat.

Raises From Coast to Coast in 2022

Wages will increase in 56 cities, counties, and states on January 1, 2022—many reaching or surpassing $15 an hour.

Sign-on Letter to Gov. Hochul Supporting NY Farmworker Overtime