By Diane Harris CLASP comments in support of the Family Care Act. The Family Care Act would establish a paid family and medical leave program in Pennsylvania, a historic feat that would significantly improve the health and well-being of workers and their families while driving…
Fourteen states, including D.C., have paid leave laws, supporting millions of workers. CLASP and FV@W hosted a 2024 convening of 100+ stakeholders to share key insights.
App-based workers deserve fair pay and predictable schedules. CLASP's newest publication provides a framework for policymakers to use when determining how to best improve working conditions and boost our economy.
Last week’s election brought significant victories for the advancement of nationwide pro-worker policies, including increases to the minimum wage and paid sick leave policies.
The U.S. lacks a federal paid leave policy, leaving many workers without guaranteed time off. Thirteen states and DC have made progress, but 37 states remain without comprehensive paid leave.
The statement can be attributed to Emily Andrews, director of education, labor, and worker justice at the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP). Washington, D.C., September 5, 2024—When workers or their loved ones are faced with violence, they need paid time off to begin…
Despite working full-time, "working poor," folks continue to have low wages due to the outdated federal minimum wage laws. Racial disparities persist, with Black and Hispanic workers disproportionately affected. We must raise the minimum wage to lower poverty.
More than 100 state administrators and advocates gathered for a two-day conference this week to share best practices for implementing successful paid family and medical leave programs at the state level.
On April 5, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed Senate Bill 373, which aimed to establish a mandatory paid family and medical leave program in the Commonwealth. This decision leaves millions of Virginia workers unable to afford time off to care for themselves or their family…