Topic: National Employment Law Project

One million workers get pay boost as 10 states adjust minimum wage

Nine states adjust minimum wage yearly to account for inflation and a tenth passed a new law raising minimum wage. Experts still debate minimum wage's impact on the economy.

Robert Reich Fiscal cliff would hurt low-wage workers the most

Why Obama is pushing for stimulus in 'fiscal cliff' deal (+video)

Below the line: Poverty in America

Will jobs report give a timely lift to Obama's record on the economy?

Georgia flouts federal order, withholds lunch ladies' unemployment benefits

Obama vs. Romney 101: 5 ways they differ on jobs

With meager jobs growth, 'time running out' for Obama (+video)

Drug testing: Florida aims to be first to test public workers

February jobs report brings some cheer for older workers

Unemployment benefits 101: When will your state cut off extended benefits?

Congress poised to scale back unemployment benefits from 99 weeks

On the Economy It's time to raise minimum wage again

Obama plan to boost teen employment could be an uphill battle

Minimum wage milestone: Why Washington State surpassed $9 an hour

Unemployment extension 101: what the payroll tax deal means for the jobless

For some making minimum wage, the new year holds modest promise

Reduced weeks of unemployment insurance is an awful idea

Unemployment benefits 101: four basic questions answered

Can the GOP be tough on the rich? How about no food stamps?

Opinion Black Friday 2011: Consumers aren't lacking in confidence. They lack cash.

Help wanted. But only if you have a job.

Recovering US job market is leaving black men behind

Bleak teen jobs outlook: 25 percent unemployment and stiff competition

Unemployment rate drops 0.1 percent, showing 'positive momentum' in job market