Aug 6, 2018 | Blog Post | Pronita Gupta

Senator Rubio's Paid Leave Proposal is a Threat to Economic Security

Senator Rubio's paid leave proposal would cut away at Social Security benefits, undermining the long-term economic security for low-wage workers and their families.

Jul 25, 2018 | Blog Post | Pronita Gupta

Workers Need Paid Sick Days—Not Undermining Laws

Jun 15, 2018 | News Clip | Job Quality and Work/Life

Initiative 77: A shot at a predictable income

May 29, 2018 | Fact Sheet | Tanya L. Goldman

The Struggles of Low-Wage Work

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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Pronita Gupta

Director of Job Quality

Job Quality and Work/Life

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Paid family leave: While US lags behind, more states set policies

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SCOTUS Turns Back on Immigrants, Women & Communities of Color

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Resources on Fair Job Scheduling

For low-wage workers, unstable schedules are becoming the norm. They receive their schedules last minute, have little input, and experience fluctuating hours from week to week. In response, there is a growing movement to establish fair scheduling standards. CLASP's Fair Schedules Central is a national repository of resources on scheduling issues, including the latest news, research, and legislative developments.

Fair Schedules Central website