July 16, 2015
This week, employees of companies like Marshalls, McDonald’s and Macy’s told nearly 100 Washington, D.C. residents gathered at Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church how unstable hours and so-called “just-in-time” scheduling practices take a toll on their families and their ability to make ends meet. The community hearing kicked off the launch… Read More»
Tags: Center for Law and Social Policy, DC, DC Fiscal Policy Institute, Elissa Silverman, Fair Workweek, just hours, Kalmanovitz Initiative, Macy's, Marshalls, scheduling, Tony Lucca, washington, Workers Rights Board
June 12, 2015
The first-ever study on service sector scheduling practices in Washington, D.C. was released yesterday, with researchers concluding that erratic and unpredictable work hours negatively impact employees and their families. The report was released during a briefing in D.C.’s Wilson Building, with community groups packing the room to hear the results… Read More»
Tags: DC, DC Fiscal Policy Institute, Ed Lazere, Elissa Silverman, Georgetown University, hours, Kalmanovitz Initiative, low pay, schedules, service sector, Vincent Orange, washington
