February 22, 2013
Here is a collection of the latest labor market policy research reports from the past few weeks:
Center for American Progress
An Executive Order to Prevent Discrimination Against LGBT Workers
Lee Badgett, Crosby Burns, Nan D. Hunter, Jeff Krehely, Christy Mallory, and Brad Sears
Center for Economic and Policy Research
Why Does the Minimum Wage Have No Discernible Effect on Employment?
John Schmitt
Center for Law and Social Policy
A Framework for Measuring Career Pathways Innovation
The Alliance for Quality Career Pathways Approach: Developing Criteria and Metrics for Quality Career Pathways
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Cutting State Personal Income Taxes Won’t Help Small Businesses Create Jobs and May Harm State Economies
Michael Mazerov
Economic Policy Institute
Declining Value of the Federal Minimum Wage Is a Major Factor Driving Inequality
Lawrence Mishel
Institute for Women’s Policy Research
Increasing Pathways to Legal Status for Immigrant In-Home Care Workers
Cynthia Hess and Jane Henrici
Improving Career Opportunities for Immigrant Women In-Home Care Workers
Jane Henrici
Valuing Good Health in Maryland: The Costs and Benefits of Earned Sick Days
Claudia Williams