The National Center for Law and Economic Justice is fighting to secure justice for low-income home care workers who are forced to work 24-hours for only 13 hours of pay. These essential workers, who care for elderly patients with chronic illnesses, are predominantly women of color and immigrants.
This work is low-paying and around-the-clock. While home care workers are supposed to get five hours of uninterrupted sleep, most do not because of the continuous needs of their patients, and ultimately are forced to work for full-day shifts despite being compensated for only 13 hours. Many home care workers suffer from chronic health issues because of their brutal working conditions.
In August 2023, NCLEJ sued the New York State Department of Labor to reopen a years-long investigation into hundreds of unpaid wage claims that were suddenly closed. Our lawsuit remains ongoing, and we believe that our clients deserve payment for every hour of unpaid work.
While we continue to litigate this case and many others, I am reaching out to ask for your help. Cases like these take many years to achieve full resolution, and over that time, our work never stops.
The National Center for Law and Economic Justice advances racial and economic justice through ground-breaking impact litigation, policy advocacy, and support for grassroots organizing. We have provided legal representation and support since 1965.
