By Katherine Kimpel Last week, the Supreme Court issued a decision that makes it harder for women in the workplace to protect their rights to be free from discrimination. In reaching their decision in Dukes v. Walmart, the Justices—the five … Continue reading
By Leah Josephson People often describe the “digital divide” in terms of high-income individuals’ having access to cutting-edge technology that helps them thrive socially and economically, while low-income individuals are left out. The divide is often cited as a significant … Continue reading
by Claudia Williams While some workers lacking paid sick leave can take time off without losing pay, many lose pay when they are out sick and cannot afford to take a single day off. This is particularly the case for … Continue reading
By Robert Drago A year ago today, the District of Columbia legalized same-sex marriage, and according to the Washington Post, the number of marriages soared from 3,100 in the year prior to 6,600 in the year since. According to a … Continue reading
by Jennifer Clark The budget battles in Wisconsin, Indiana, and across the Midwestern United States have inspired a barrage of commentary about what the successful passage of the proposed state laws to strip public sector unions of their collective bargaining … Continue reading
On the occasion of its anniversary, IWPR takes the opportunity to outline the main characteristics of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and its impact over the past 18 years. by Kevin Miller Saturday, February 5 marks the 18th anniversary … Continue reading
by Jennifer Clark 1. The recent recession was not predominantly a “mancession.” While men represented the majority of job losses during the recession, IWPR’s research shows that single mothers were almost twice as likely as married men to be unemployed. … Continue reading