Fitting the Bill? The First Federal Paid Leave Mandate - Equitable Growth
The first federal paid leave mandate in the United Stated increased paid leave taking by nearly 200% for eligible workers.| Equitable Growth
Overview The federal government ground to a halt earlier this week as Congress was unable to reach a bipartisan agreement on continuing funding after annual appropriations ran out at the end of the 2025 fiscal year on September 30. The consequences of such a shutdown—the nation’s first in 6 years—could fall disproportionately on federal workers, […] The post The status of U.S. labor market data amid the government shutdown appeared first on Equitable Growth.| Equitable Growth
Overview Fair Workweek laws are intended to set new standards for scheduling workers in jobs and industries characterized by fluctuating and unpredictable work hours, such as jobs in retail and food service. The laws include a set of provisions that govern when and how employers must inform workers of their schedules, provide extra compensation for […] The post U.S. workers’ and managers’ experiences with Fair Workweek laws can inform enforcement and education appeared first on Equitabl...| Equitable Growth
This factsheet, “How Are Workers Experiencing Fair Workweek Laws? Evidence for policymakers and advocates,” originally appeared on WorkRise at https://www.workrisenetwork.org/sites/default/files/2025-08/howareworkersexperiencingfairworkweeklaws.pdf. New laws that regulate employer scheduling practices have been enacted in ten US localities over the last decade. Known as Fair Workweek laws, these rules target industries in which a large proportion of employees are […] The post How Are Wo...| Equitable Growth
Overview Staffing shortages, political interference, and a federal government shutdown are all disrupting the routine operations of the nonpartisan federal statistical agencies that reliably gather facts and publish data about the state of the U.S. economy and U.S. labor market. Many in private industry, state and local governments, think tanks, associations, and academics alike are […] The post Federal data is under attack, but data users can work together to preserve and democratize it ap...| Equitable Growth
Authors:Stephen Meisenbacher, Technical University of MunichSvetlozar Nestorov, Loyola University ChicagoPeter Norlander, Loyola University Chicago Abstract: Data from online job postings are difficult to access and are not built in a standard or transparent manner. Data included in the standard taxonomy and occupational information database (O*NET) are updated infrequently and based on small survey samples. We […] The post Extracting O*NET Features from the NLx Corpus to Build Public Use A...| Equitable Growth
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Overview When the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the United States in early 2020, it didn’t just bring about a public health emergency. It also exposed a longstanding weakness in the U.S. labor market—that many workers lack access to paid leave. In April 2020, U.S. unemployment surged to its highest level in more than 75 years, […] The post Emergency paid leave during the COVID-19 pandemic offered essential protections for U.S. workers appeared first on Equitable Growth.| Equitable Growth
The first federal paid leave mandate in the United Stated increased paid leave taking by nearly 200% for eligible workers.| Equitable Growth
The Washington Center for Equitable Growth today announced a new cohort of grantees studying how artificial intelligence and new technology can support workers and promote competition across the U.S. economy. These researchers seek to generate actionable insights that policymakers can use as they navigate the era of AI innovation and emerging technologies and the impact […] The post Equitable Growth announces funding for research on the impact of AI on U.S. workers and competition appeared ...| Equitable Growth
Overview Across Europe, populist parties—once relegated to the political fringe—are now mainstays of national politics. Some are even winning power in the Netherlands, Sweden, Italy, Austria, and beyond. Whether left-wing or right-wing, populists share a message that resonates widely: The system has failed you, but we can take you back to something better. What is […] The post Populist voters feel a sense of loss that is reshaping democracies around the world appeared first on Equitable...| Equitable Growth
Equitable Growth has awarded funding to seven early career scholars seeking to better understand the effects of economic inequality in the United States.| Equitable Growth
An FAQ on austerity and the broader economic effects of cuts to federal spending| Equitable Growth
The rate of upward absolute income mobility in the United States has declined substantially over the past 50 years.| Equitable Growth
Lawmakers deliberate attempts at improving financial stability—including the so-called “GENIUS Act” to regulate stablecoins—have fallen short because of two main errors.| Equitable Growth
Republicans’ tax and budget bill would, if enacted, be the most regressive U.S. tax and budget law in at least the past four decades.| Equitable Growth
The Washington Center for Equitable Growth is a non-profit research and grantmaking organization dedicated to advancing evidence-backed ideas and policies that promote strong, stable, and broad-based economic growth.| Equitable Growth
Executive actions the Biden administration can take to tackle inequality in the U.S. workforce and improve job quality.| Equitable Growth
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A new series of columns from Equitable Growth will use O*NET data to look at changes to the labor market, job quality, and job content.| Equitable Growth
Excessive heat threatens the health and safety of predominantly non-college-educated U.S. workers, especially young men in their early working years.| Equitable Growth
The rise of pass-through businesses and how their lax regulation and low taxation contribute to U.S. income and wealth inequality.| Equitable Growth
