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A new report co-authored by SMLR's Center for Innovation in Worker Organization finds the average wage theft rate more than doubled following Florida’s minimum wage increase in 2005 from $5.15 to $6.15 per hour.

Thursday, March 4, 2021
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image of Tami Lee leading protest

SMLR experts discuss the continuing struggle for racial justice in the workplace.

Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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photo of William Lucy

In celebration of Black History Month, SMLR’s Francis Ryan interviews the longtime labor leader about his 50-year fight for racial justice and workers’ rights.

Friday, February 26, 2021
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Photo of Douglas Kruse and Lisa Schur

Led by SMLR's Lisa Schur and Douglas Kruse, co-directors of the Program for Disability Research, Rutgers has produced more studies on disability and work than any other institution. Three major grants are now turbocharging their work.

Thursday, February 18, 2021
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voting

SMLR's Program for Disability Research projects the number of eligible voters with disabilities in every state. A massive expansion of mail-in voting could spur higher turnout.

Friday, September 25, 2020
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domestic worker

SMLR's Center for Women and Work teamed-up with the National Domestic Workers Alliance and its affiliates to study the challenges facing housecleaners, nannies, and home health aides in New Jersey.

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

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