Even the Government’s Own Accountability Office Found Major Flaws in US Guestworker Programs Even the Government’s Own Accountability Office Found Major Flaws in US Guestworker Programs
Will the Labor Department's much-delayed new rules for the H2-B visa program strengthen protections for immigrant workers?
Apr 3, 2015 / Michelle Chen
The Unexpected Burden of Pregnancy at Work The Unexpected Burden of Pregnancy at Work
This week’s Supreme Court ruling is one step toward protecting pregnant workers from the whims of their employers.
Mar 27, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Have a Law-Breaking Boss? Take a Cue From These Workers and Sue Have a Law-Breaking Boss? Take a Cue From These Workers and Sue
Workers at this New York restaurant were just awarded $2.67 million for egregious wage theft—and could motivate others to push back against labor violations.
Mar 25, 2015 / Michelle Chen
This Boutique Bakery Was Paying Its Workers Peanuts This Boutique Bakery Was Paying Its Workers Peanuts
According to a new lawsuit, the Filipino guest workers were subject to sixteen-hour shifts and abusive treatment at the hands of their bosses.
Mar 19, 2015 / Michelle Chen
These Republicans Want to Take Away Your Weekend These Republicans Want to Take Away Your Weekend
In Wisconsin, a new bill is threatening to kill workers’ one day of rest.
Mar 19, 2015 / Moshe Z. Marvit
Starbucks Asks Employees to Solve Race Relations in America for No Extra Pay Starbucks Asks Employees to Solve Race Relations in America for No Extra Pay
Writing “Race Together” on a coffee cup is not a solution to institutional racism—but it is a burden on an already underpaid workforce.
Mar 18, 2015 / Bryce Covert
Immigrant Workers Are Being Deported for Getting Injured on the Job Immigrant Workers Are Being Deported for Getting Injured on the Job
A climate of impunity for employers, coupled with the threat of deportation, is forcing undocumented workers to bear the costs of injury and abuse.
Mar 17, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Workers Behind Ruthless and Effective Grassroots Campaigns Are Now on Trial for Racketeering Workers Behind Ruthless and Effective Grassroots Campaigns Are Now on Trial for Racketeering
The LWC counters that their tactics have involved creative direct action, not conspiracy or extortion.
Mar 13, 2015 / Michelle Chen
The Danger of Policies That Take Mothers Out of the Office The Danger of Policies That Take Mothers Out of the Office
Some solutions might help mothers on an individual level while increasing systemic problems.
Mar 13, 2015 / Bryce Covert
‘Flexible’ Scheduling Is Stretching Retail Workers to the Breaking Point ‘Flexible’ Scheduling Is Stretching Retail Workers to the Breaking Point
How do you plan a budget, or arrange childcare, when you’re always on call?
Mar 11, 2015 / Michelle Chen