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August 26, 2024 | Blog Post | Lorena Roque

The Working Poor: Lack of Job Quality Increases Poverty Rates

Despite working full-time, "working poor," folks continue to have low wages due to the outdated federal minimum wage laws.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.

March 09, 2023 | event | Sapna Mehta

Sapna Mehta testifies in support of fair scheduling law in CT

On March 9, Sapna Mehta testified at the Connecticut General Assembly in support of H.B. No. 6859, legislation that would create a fair scheduling law in the state. Watch the hearing here or read her written testimony.

June 15, 2022 | News Clip

‘Boomer’ Dad Learns ‘Why Nobody Wants to Work’ Anymore the Hard Way

"According to the Center for Law and Social Policy, the COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on employees working low-wage jobs."

May 6, 2022 | Blog Post | Sapna Mehta

On Mother’s Day, Moms Need Congress to Take Actions to Strengthen Their Families’ Economic Security

Policy solutions that support working mothers and improve the quality of jobs will strengthen women's economic security.

March 21, 2022 | Press Release

Board of Trustees of the Center for Law and Social Policy Taps Indivar Dutta-Gupta as Executive Director

The Board of Trustees of the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) announces that it has chosen Indivar “Indi” Dutta-Gupta as its next executive director.

February 22, 2022 | Press Release | Olivia Golden

The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) Receives Historic Donation

Release announcing an historic donation from philanthropist, MacKenzie Scott.

August 17, 2021 | News Clip

Signs You’re Underemployed and How To Handle It

A CLASP report about underemployment was cited in this article. 

March 15, 2021 | Blog Post | Hannah Matthews

One year into pandemic, CLASP policy solutions are mitigating the damage

To respond to the COVID-19 crisis, which brought into focus the enormous depth of cracks in our public systems, CLASP shifted into high gear—recognizing that our mission to root out poverty and advance racial equity were well matched to this moment.

March 5, 2021 | News Clip

Joe Biden appoints two more Indian-Americans to key administration position

"Gupta, who has been appointed as Special Assistant to the President for Labour and Workers, till most recently was the director of job quality for the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)."

February 16, 2021 | News Clip | Pronita Gupta

Punching In: Biden’s DOL No. 2 Pick Su Faces Pressure From Right

"Gupta, who until recently served as director of job quality at the Center for Law and Social Policy, has a reputation in liberal circles as a leading authority on paid leave. Allies say she’ll focus on the intersection of worker assistance and low-income families."

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