Protecting Workers through Publicity: Promoting Workplace Law Compliance through Strategic Communication www.clasp.org/publications/report/brief/protecting-workers-through-publicity-promoting-workplace-law-compliance
CLASP and the Harvard Law School Labor and Worklife Program just released a new toolkit on strategic communication, a critical component of driving employer compliance with workplace laws. Communicating about agency enforcement is critical to informing the public about their rights and responsibilities, along with being one of the most effective ways to deter violations. These goals are more important than ever as labor enforcement agencies strive to protect workers during the coronavirus pandemic. This resource addresses why agencies should use media and how to do so. In a moment of reduced state budgets and limited resources, media coverage and strategic communications are a cost-effective way for agencies to multiply their impact and inform workers of new rights.
Disastrous Jobs Report Underscores Need for Protection and Relief
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This fact sheet analyzes the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ April jobs report and describes how the economic downturn has harmed workers paid low wages and workers of color. The analysis stresses the need for relief and protection for these communities, many of whom have continued to be left out despite overall gains in employment.
10 Things You Should Know about Coronavirus Paid Sick and Family Leave Rights
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For the first time, Congress granted millions of workers a right to federal emergency paid sick and family leave. However, recent polling indicates that Americans are largely unaware of these rights — and a staggering amount aren’t using them. CLASP has compiled the key points on what workers should know about their new federal leave rights.
Seattle PSST for Gig Workers - Updated Amended and New State and Local Laws and Guidance on Paid Sick Days in Response to COVID-19
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In early June, the Seattle City Council unanimously passed a temporary Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) law that will provide paid sick days for “gig workers” in food delivery and ride-share companies. In general, workers will receive one day of PSST for every 30 days they work. CLASP was pleased to consult with Seattle on this groundbreaking new law. We have also updated our resource tracking states and localities across the country that have added or expanded paid sick days laws and guidance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
n celebration and solidarity with Pride month, our team has released two blogs from Tanya Goldman and our new Hunger Fellow, Emma Williamson. Tanya Goldman’s blog celebrates the Supreme Court’s recent decision to provide critical anti-discrimination protections to over 8 million LGBTQ+ individuals. Goldman argues much more work needs to be done to prevent race and sex discrimination in the workplace as a barrier to the equal access to jobs, equitable pay, housing, and health care.
Emma Williamson's blog reflects on how inclusive family definitions in policies can work to ensure that the LBGTQ+ community is receiving equal access to programs that help protect workers and families from falling into poverty. All workers regardless of race, sex, or gender identity deserve the right to work free from all forms of retaliation, discrimination, or unequal treatment that poses as barriers to economic security.
MAY 2020 | WASHINGTON CENTER FOR EQUITABLE GROWTHUnboxing Scheduling Practices for U.S. Warehouse Workers The Washington Center for Equitable Growth’s new report describes how scheduling intersects with other dimensions of job quality and charts a path for researchers hoping to help warehouse workers who suddenly find themselves on the frontlines of the pandemic.
MAY 2020 | CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTERESTEssential but Excluded: Why Food Sector Workers Need Paid Sick Leave in the Context of COVID-19This fact sheet by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) highlights that 9.7 million food sector workers remain excluded from COVID-19 emergency paid leave provisions passed by Congress and outlines why paid sick leave is critical for these workers.
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