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On the FTC’s Non-Compete Contracts Rule

The National Employment Law Project (NELP) applauds the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) rule banning non-compete contracts for virtually all workers.

April 23, 2024

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On the Supreme Court’s Decision in Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries—a Win for Delivery Drivers

Today’s unanimous decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries upholds delivery workers’ rights to seek unpaid wages in court.

April 12, 2024

News Release

March Jobs Report: Ten Percent of Workers Are Self-Employed, But Millions May Be Misclassified

The unemployment rate dipped slightly to 3.8% in March, while the economy added 303,000 jobs.

April 5, 2024

News Release

On OSHA’s Updated Worker Walkaround Rule

Many workers will now have the benefit of third-party representation during worksite walkaround inspections.

March 29, 2024

News Release

On Minneapolis’s New Minimum Pay Standard for Uber and Lyft Drivers

We applaud the Minneapolis City Council for passing a minimum pay standard for app-based ride-hail drivers.

March 15, 2024

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February Jobs Report: Immigrants Power U.S. Job Growth but Struggle for Rights at Work

The economy gained 275,000 jobs in February while the unemployment rate rose to 3.9% according to new data from Bureau of Labor Statistics.

March 8, 2024

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On the Bipartisan Unemployment Insurance Program Integrity and Improved Administration Framework

Unemployment insurance supports economic recovery and serves as a critical bridge to reemployment for workers -- we support reforms that strengthen the UI system.

February 8, 2024

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With Gratitude to SEIU President Mary Kay Henry

NELP is honored to be in deep partnership with the SEIU as we fight to build a good-jobs economy for all working people, and we are indebted to President Henry.

February 6, 2024

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January Jobs Report: With Job Growth Strong, Workers Demand Greater Safety and Pay

In January 2024, the unemployment rate remained steady at 3.7% according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

February 2, 2024

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Acting Labor Secretary Su Highlights Growing Momentum to Fix Unemployment Insurance

Workers and their allies are building momentum to permanently modernize and reform unemployment insurance infrastructure.

January 26, 2024

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On the FTC’s Non-Compete Contracts Rule

On the Supreme Court’s Decision in Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries—a Win for Delivery Drivers

March Jobs Report: Ten Percent of Workers Are Self-Employed, But Millions May Be Misclassified

On OSHA’s Updated Worker Walkaround Rule

On Minneapolis’s New Minimum Pay Standard for Uber and Lyft Drivers

February Jobs Report: Immigrants Power U.S. Job Growth but Struggle for Rights at Work

On the Bipartisan Unemployment Insurance Program Integrity and Improved Administration Framework

With Gratitude to SEIU President Mary Kay Henry

January Jobs Report: With Job Growth Strong, Workers Demand Greater Safety and Pay

Acting Labor Secretary Su Highlights Growing Momentum to Fix Unemployment Insurance

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