The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) strongly supports the Department of Labor’s proposed rule to phase out Section 14(c) certificates under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which currently allow employers to pay disabled workers subminimum wages. This practice perpetuates occupational segregation, economic…
By Diane Harris CLASP comments in support of the Family Care Act. The Family Care Act would establish a paid family and medical leave program in Pennsylvania, a historic feat that would significantly improve the health and well-being of workers and their families while driving…
Submitted by Emily Andrews The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) supports HB 751, which modifies the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program by specifying various aspects of programmatic implementation, including the administration and enforcement of the Time to Care Law. CLASP is…
Submitted by Emily Andrews: The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) supports SB 485, which modifies the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program by specifying various aspects of programmatic implementation, including the administration and enforcement of the Time to Care Law. CLASP is…
By Diane Harris CLASP is grateful for the opportunity to address the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional working group’s request for information regarding solutions to expand access to paid leave for all Americans. We commend the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional working group and its members for their leadership…
On September 8, 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees. The NPRM proposes to update and revise the regulations issued under section 13(a)(1) of the…
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…
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…