The Digital Reconstruction: Addressing the AI Threat to Economic Justice This Juneteenth
As the United States observes Juneteenth—a commemoration of the 1865 emancipation of enslaved Black Americans—the…
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rifanmuazin NELP Bolsters Leadership Team with Three Strategic Appointments to Shape the Future of Work
WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 1, 2026 — The National Employment Law Project (NELP), a preeminent…
Bridging the Gap: Why Unemployment Insurance Reform is a Disability Rights Imperative
As July marks Disability Pride Month, the nation reflects on a significant milestone: the 36th…
The High Cost of Convenience: New York City’s Last-Mile Delivery Crisis
By Editorial Staff | April 21, 2026 The convenience of "one-click" shopping has fundamentally transformed…
The Battle for the Future of Work: Why Advocacy Groups are Challenging the DOL’s Proposed Contractor Rule
Executive Summary: A Defining Moment for Labor Standards On April 28, 2026, the National Employment…
A Generation at the Precipice: Examining the Structural Crisis Facing Young Workers in the May 2026 Labor Market
Executive Summary: The Widening Chasm in the U.S. Workforce The release of the May 2026…
The Digital Reconstruction: Addressing the AI Threat to Economic Justice This Juneteenth
As the United States observes Juneteenth—a commemoration of the 1865 liberation of enslaved people—the holiday…
The Shrinking Umbrella of Accountability: Labor Advocates Decry Proposed Rollback of Joint Employer Standards
In the modern American economy, the traditional "boss-employee" relationship is increasingly obscured by a complex…
The Shield of Subcontracting: Why a Proposed DOL Rule Change Threatens Worker Protections
For an assembly line worker clocking sixty hours a week in a high-intensity manufacturing plant,…
The Battle for the Future of Work: NELP Challenges Proposed DOL Rule on Independent Contractor Classification
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On April 28, 2026, the National Employment Law Project (NELP) formally submitted…
