The Tech Industry’s Independent Contractor Rights Problem
Independent contractors in the tech industry miss out on millions in overtime pay and employment protections. How can workers protect their rights?
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Workers’ Rights in the Gig Economy
The changing economy increasingly puts workers in a precarious position, argues Dillon Jones. Research from the Worker Institute at Cornell University shows how the gig economy puts workers' rights at risk.
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Access to Legal Protections
In the Law Students on Workers' Rights Series, legal students address the biggest obstacles to workers' rights. Here, Charles E. Joseph Employment Law Scholarship winner Hannah Begley writes on access to legal protections.
By Hannah M. Begley
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Working Now and Then Announces Employment Law Scholarship Winner
The Charles E. Joseph Employment Law Scholarship recognizes Stanford Law student Hannah Begley with the 2019 scholarship award.
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Workplace Sexual Harassment by Industry
Some industries report more instances of sexual harassment. The patterns in the EEOC data show a critical connection between sexual harassment and wages.
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Working Now And Then Announces Employment Law Scholarship
Law students planning a career in plaintiffs' employment law qualify for the Charles E. Joseph Employment Law Scholarship. Learn more about how to apply.
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Sexual Harassment News 2018
The EEOC reported a 50% increase in sexual harassment recoveries. The organization also reported an increase in the number of sexual harassment filings.
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John Oliver and Anita Hill Take on Workplace Sexual Harassment
Watch John Oliver and Anita Hill discuss workplace sexual harassment, and learn about the protections of the Stop Sexual Harassment NYC Act.
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New York Employment Discrimination Lawsuits By The Numbers
A recent study of New York employment discrimination lawsuits reveals which cases result in the largest verdicts and how much plaintiffs win.
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Wage Protections for Undocumented Workers
Federal wage protections under the FLSA also apply to undocumented workers. A recent New York case reinforced wage protections for undocumented workers.
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The History of Sexual Orientation Discrimination
LGBTQ employees face discrimination and harassment at work every day. The legal situation has barely caught up to protect their rights in the workplace.
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Forced Arbitration Agreements
The increasing use of forced arbitration agreements limits workers' rights. How can employees fight forced arbitration agreements? The outlook isn't good.
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The Supreme Court Misreads History
A recent Supreme Court case misreads the history of labor struggles in the early twentieth century. Learn how labor protections are key to the nation's economic health.
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The History of a Peasant Revolt
What causes workers to revolt? Historians debate the causes of the English Peasants' Revolt. Their arguments shed light on how we think about worker grievances.
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