Federal Programs Fueled 2021 Drop in Poverty—Particularly for Children

Thanks to powerful federal investments in programs that support people seeking economic security, the child poverty rate in 2021 as measured by the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) dropped by nearly half, from 9.7 percent in 2020 to 5.2 percent in 2021, the lowest level measured.

September 06, 2022 | News Clip | Indivar Dutta-Gupta

We need people to see others as part of their own families and communities

August 30, 2022 | News Clip | Indivar Dutta-Gupta

Indivar Dutta-Gupta on C-SPAN Discussing Inflation Reduction Act

August 22, 2022 | News Clip |

Workers Lost $28 Billion During COVID-19 Because They Didn’t Have Paid Leave

Good jobs strengthen the economy and enable workers to meet family obligations, save for the future, and move out of poverty. However, many low-wage workers, particularly people of color, lack access to living wages, paid sick days, paid family and medical leave, stable work schedules, and other protections. Many also lack access to health insurance and affordable, high-quality child care that make it possible to attend work. Furthermore, workers struggle to plan financially and attend training programs that lead to better jobs. CLASP advocates for federal, state, and local policies that expands labor protections and improve job quality—ensuring a level playing field for low-wage workers. We also work with advocates, government officials, and policymakers to strengthen enforcement of these policies.

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Hannah Matthews

Deputy Executive Director for Policy

Job Quality and Work/Life

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September 13, 2022 | Press Release | Children, Youth & Families

Federal Programs Fueled 2021 Drop in Poverty—Particularly for Children

September 06, 2022 | News Clip | Education, Labor & Worker Justice

We need people to see others as part of their own families and communities

August 30, 2022 | News Clip | Child Care and Early Education

Indivar Dutta-Gupta on C-SPAN Discussing Inflation Reduction Act

August 22, 2022 | News Clip | Education, Labor & Worker Justice

Workers Lost $28 Billion During COVID-19 Because They Didn’t Have Paid Leave

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Preventing Turnover Helps Workers and Businesses

Employee turnover costs businesses millions of dollars each year. However, many employers don’t accurately track this expense, which could be reduced by improving workplace conditions. To help business owners understand the cost of turnover, CLASP and the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) have released an updated turnover cost calculator. This dynamic tool allows employers to calculate turnover costs by responding to 10 simple questions.

Employee Turnover Cost Calculator