Understanding Job Quality in the Technology Sector This resource applies JFF’s Quality Jobs Framework to the manufacturing industry using national data that examines key components of quality jobs. Related Content
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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…
JFF’s Normalizing Education Collective is a year-long community of practice that supports practitioners in postsecondary prison education by providing access to top resources, peer-to-peer learning, and mentorships. Results *Note: project is ongoing Through participation in…
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…
Jobs for the Future’s (JFF) vision for the Big Blur calls for entirely new educational institutions and systems to better prepare 16-to-20-year-olds for college and careers. This paper examines how instructor preparation, state accountability systems,…