As we gather with loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving, a day synonymous with family and feasting, it's crucial to reflect on the stark reality faced by many in our communities.
CLASP submits comment to Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services for taking up the critical issue of nurse staffing in nursing homes. This is a critical issue as nursing homes continue to care for an increasing number of…
Lorena Roque, senior policy analyst, testified before Massachusetts legislature on behalf of CLASP to strongly back H. 1158/S. 627, which seeks to enhance protections for TNC and DNC workers, establish minimum wage guarantees for their entire working time, and provide equitable labor protections. The legislation…
The Department of Health and Human Services has proposed new rules for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant program. These rules aim to ensure the program fulfills the most need.
On November 8, CLASP submitted this statement for the record after the Senate Finance Committee full committee hearing on October 25, 2022. Access to paid family and medical leave is limited, leading to disparities, with women of color disproportionately affected. CLASP stresses the need for equitable, paid…
CLASP policy senior policy analyst, Lorena Roque testified in Massachusetts on behalf of The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) to strongly oppose H. 961, an Act establishing portable benefit accounts for app-based delivery drivers in Massachusetts. This legislation seeks to classify delivery workers…
The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) strongly supports the Department of Labor’s proposal to update the salary threshold for overtime protections, seeing it as a crucial step to align with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the protection of workers’ time. CLASP,…
CLASP’s Lorena Roque will testify at a hearing to advocate for employment protections for app-based workers and hold Big Tech accountable. The hearing will take place on November 6th before the Joint Committee on Financial Services, where they will discuss bills H.1158 & S.627, titled “An…