CLASP is a national, nonpartisan, anti-poverty nonprofit advancing policy solutions to improve the lives of people with low incomes. The organization develops practical yet visionary strategies for reducing poverty, promoting economic opportunity, and addressing institutional and racial barriers faced by people of color.

Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)

Center for Law and Social Policy | 8,891 followers on LinkedIn. Policy Solutions That Work For People With Low Incomes | Mission: CLASP&#39;s mission is to develop and advocate for policies at the federal, state and local levels that improve the lives of low income people. In particular, we seek policies that work to strengthen families and create pathways to education and work.

Vision: Our vision is an America where children grow up safe, healthy, nurtured, and prepared to succeed; where young people and adults have the skills and supports they need to fulfill their potential and to contribute to society and the economy; where jobs provide decent wages and family friendly policies; where poverty is rare; where there is justice for all; and where all people can participate equally and their communities can prosper.

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Director of Child Care and Early Education at Center for Law and Social Policy

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Brianna Johnson MPA, PMP

Center for Law and Social Policy

In the last decade, we've seen a monumental rise in app-based work, like Uber, DoorDash, Instacart etc. This type of work is otherwise known as "gig work" and it's time for policymakers to take a closer look at the implications of this type of work on workers' rights and overall equity. The report highlights several key policy recommendations to promote equity and protect workers in the gig economy. Here are three of the main recommendations: 1. Advocate for policies that prevent corporations from misclassifying workers as independent contractors. This reclassification would ensure that gig workers receive access to critical benefits and protections, such as minimum wage, overtime pay, and health insurance. 2. Establish systems that allow workers to carry benefits like health insurance, retirement savings, and paid leave across jobs and employers. This would address the unique challenges of workers with multiple gig roles or fluctuating employment. 3. Increase government oversight and enforcement of labor laws to hold corporations accountable. This includes addressing wage theft, ensuring safe working conditions, and penalizing companies that exploit loopholes to avoid providing worker protections. Read the full report here:

NEW: My report on the Gig Economy is out! Why we must protect workers & hold corporations accountable. Center for Law and Social Policy I detail how policymakers should center the voices of workers & how the #FTC should aggressively crack down on corporate power. Thank you Nicolas Martinez for the wonderful design of this report! #gigeconomy #labor #Econ https://lnkd.in/eEp9aMRe

Lorena Roque, MPP

Election day is tomorrow! This is your chance to vote on who should be president but also so many other important positions and initiatives up and down the ballot. Find when & where to cast your ballot 🗳️ https://lnkd.in/dBNcyGuM

Tomorrow is #electionday , and remember, you have a right to vote! If you have questions, call the number in this post 866-OUR-VOTE, and learn how you can ensure your voice is heard.

To ensure a safe and accessible election, it may take a little longer for our local election administrators to count every vote. Additional time is necessary to ensure the rigorous checks and balances that protect the fairness and accuracy of our elections can take place.

A new report from Center for Law and Social Policy uses data from a Women's Bureau model to estimate how many workers lack #PaidLeave and how it's affecting families' economic security. https://lnkd.in/edv7_t3f

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For a quarter-century, CLASP has been a leader in the child care and early education space, ensuring that families with low incomes have access to child care that meets their needs and support to achieve economic security. Learn more about our 25 years of impact, find more blogs, and stay in touch! https://lnkd.in/dCvZcBE2

Collaborated with wonderful colleagues at National Women's Law Center and Center for Law and Social Policy to highlight the lessons from child care pandemic relief and the path forward to build a child care and early education system that works for all!

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Immigrants and their families face unique and challenging mental health concerns. However, policy solutions to address their needs have been few and far between. For the past year, Moriah Looten, LCSW-S , our bilingual program manager, has been representing ACGC in a nationwide collaboration with the Center for Law and Social Policy and other community partners to create a central set of policy recommendations aimed towards providing better mental health care for immigrants and their families. We are so excited to announce that The Policy Framework for Immigrant Mental Health is now available! Make sure to check out the goals CLASP created for improving immigrant mental health and well-being in the United States at https://lnkd.in/g6UTRX43 .

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