Understanding Employment Rights for Tech Roles and Beyond All workers should generally have access to the same rights, regardless of race, religion, gender, age, and/or disability or whether they are an immigrant or a U.S.…
Designing pathways to tech careers This brief examines the return on investment (ROI) of educational credentials in tech in order to support the design of equitable pathways that lead to quality jobs. Related Content
Federal law protects workers’ right to act together with other workers to address conditions at work, with or without a union. Employees covered by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) have the right to form,…
Introduction Workers have the right to work in an environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and/or genetic…
Introduction The U.S. DOL administers various health and safety protections for all workers, including IT workers, primarily through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Compensation for Workplace Injuries State-administered workers’ compensation programs are designed…
Introduction Under wage laws like the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), most workers have the right to receive minimum wage and overtime when they work more than 40 hours in one week. There are many…
Misclassification: Employees as Independent Contractors Workers may be considered “employees” under laws that apply to work, or they may be “independent contractors”—this is considered a worker’s employment status or classification. Employment status is not a…
This resource applies JFF’s Quality Jobs Framework to the tech sector using national data that examines key components of quality jobs.