Against the Preservation of the Two-Tiered Wage System for Tipped Workers in the District of Columbia

On September 17, 2018, Leo Gertner testified before the D.C. Council against repealing Initiative 77, which would preserve tipped workers two-tiered wage system.

Texas v. EEOC (5th Circuit appeal, in support of EEOC guidance on criminal background checks for employment)

Excluding Young New Jersey Workers From a $15 Minimum Wage Is Bad Policy

Delivering for Taxpayers: Taking on Contractor Fraud and Abuse and Improving Jobs for Millions of America’s Workers

Authority of Federal Contracting Officers to Consider Labor and Employment Law Violations When Making Legally Required Responsibility Determinations

How Changes to Home Improvement Licensing Laws in Westchester County Could Help Protect Workers

A $12 Minimum Wage: Broad Benefits for Workers and Small Businesses Across Missouri

A $12 minimum wage would benefit small businesses by allowing 677,000 workers and their families to spend more money locally.

Disaster Unemployment Assistance: How Workers Can Access the Program After the 2018 California Wildfires

A major disaster was declared due to the Carr Fire in Shasta County, California. As of August 9th, DUA benefits are available to workers in Shasta County. Learn how workers can access Disaster Unemployment Assistance.

Curbing Stock Buybacks: A Crucial Step to Raising Worker Pay and Reducing Inequality

NELP and Roosevelt Institute report examines how workers could benefit if companies directed profit to workers instead of funneling gains out of companies through stock buybacks.

Take Action to Reduce Worker Health Risks to Anti-Microbial Chemical in Meat Plants