Low-wage workers

Freedom and Fairness in the Gig Economy

Freedom and Fairness in the Gig Economy

The regulatory fight over gig worker classification enters a new phase.

New California Law Forces Fast Food Restaurants to Think Fast

New California Law Forces Fast Food Restaurants to Think Fast

California governor enacts a law that gives fast food workers greater protections.

Regulating Prison Labor

Regulating Prison Labor

Experts are debating whether current workplace protections adequately shield incarcerated workers.

How to Fight Wage Theft on a Budget

How to Fight Wage Theft on a Budget

Different but complementary strategies are proposed for reducing wage theft in the United States.