Today’s release of the U.S. Census Bureau’s report on poverty and income shows that a strong economy matters for workers and families – yet far more is needed to reduce poverty.
The statement can be attributed to Emily Andrews, director of education, labor, and worker justice at the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP). Washington, D.C., September 5, 2024—When workers or their loved ones are faced with violence, they need paid time off to begin…
By Marta Jewson … Guaranteed Income programs mirror pandemic support findings Some of the results of the Rooted School study echo larger, household findings from The Center for Law and Social Policy, which found families reported more stability after the introduction of two pandemic-era programs,…
Despite working full-time, "working poor," folks continue to have low wages due to the outdated federal minimum wage laws. Racial disparities persist, with Black and Hispanic workers disproportionately affected. We must raise the minimum wage to lower poverty.
The Biden-Harris Administration’s proposed rule to address excessive heat in the workplace is essential, marking the first nationwide standard for addressing the hazards of excessive heat in the workplace.
Because countless federal regulations support people with low incomes, these Supreme Court decisions on agency rulemaking have the potential to significantly affect their lives.
More than 100 state administrators and advocates gathered for a two-day conference this week to share best practices for implementing successful paid family and medical leave programs at the state level.
June 18: CLASP hosted a Senate Hill Briefing with AFL-CIO, SEIU, and the Good Jobs Collaborative on the importance of a workforce development system that builds worker power. Emily Andrews participated in a panel.
June 5: Christian Collins will moderate an event on behalf of the D.C. chapter of the Labor and Employment Research Association entitled “Care Work and Wage Inequality in the United States: A Role for Care as Industrial Policy.”