Check out the Urban Institute’s monthly updates on the neighborhoods hardest hit by COVID-19 job losses. Workers in industries like tourism and transportation are bearing the brunt of the economic shutdown.

Very concerning action by EEOC that threatens to undermine enforcement and employer accountability for discrimination.

Excellent piece by EEOC’s former GC, David Lopez, about the harm of the Trump EEOC’s efforts to undermine vigorous enforcement of the law.

.Jenny R. Yang: "This is larger than a gig classification issue. It’s part of a larger shifting of structure." (via Erin Mulvaney, Paige Smith) urbn.is/3aXd2Ze

Looking forward to the NCSL conference!

.Jenny R. Yang: "For many years employers have been restructuring business models to shift risks to workers... Workers individually are not in a position to bear the risk." (via Eli M. Rosenberg) urbn.is/3iZM4DE

It’s time for a new social contract that protects all workers, including employees and independent contractors. We must both vigorously prevent misclassification AND create support systems for the self-employed.

90% of Asian Americans aged 18-34 are making plans to vote in this election! Help make sure that all young people are #VoteReady by joining APALA’s weekly text and phone banks! 📣 Phone bank: bit.ly/apala2020phone… Text bank: bit.ly/36guLKQ

Excellent Democracy Journal series on how a new administration will need to rebuild our enforcement systems. Sharing my piece with Cathy Ventrell-Monsees on rebuilding EEOC’s enforcement infrastructure to proactively identify systemic problems. democracyjournal.org/magazine/speci…

Everyone needs a mentor. Stuart Ishimaru has been there for me, offering invaluable advice and support throughout my career. I look forward to joining Stuart and #APAICS today at 12:30 for a virtual fireside chat on leadership and public service. Join us! apaics.org/programs/conve…

Please join us for a timely and much needed conversation on a policy agenda to better protect workers as changing work structure leave many workers increasingly vulnerable.

Join us for a live online event today at 2pm to launch a new report from Urban Institute, Future of Work Initiative, The Aspen Institute, & A Better Balance advancing a policy agenda to strengthen protections for independent contractors and temporary workers. #LiveAtUrban urban.org/events/reimagi…

Link to the report from Urban Institute, Future of Work Initiative, The Aspen Institute & A Better Balance providing a policy agenda to strengthen protections for independent contractors and temporary workers. urban.org/research/publi…

Today, I am excited to join the Biden-Harris Administration as the Director of OFCCP at DOL. The President has made a historic commitment to tackling systemic racism, and our nation has an unprecedented opportunity to build a more equitable future for workers across America.

Corky Lee left us too soon. His photos chronicled the Asian American community’s journey to be visible in America. My mother bought the first photo he sold — of my sister and me at a rally for the Vietnamese Boat people. His work reminds us of all that remains to do. #CorkyLee

When Jackie Robinson faced down slurs, spiked cleats, and pitches aimed at his head—and stole home anyway—he didn't only change baseball. He changed the world and paved the way for others, including me. On his birthday, we’re called not only to honor that legacy but build on it.

A Rising Tide of Hate and Violence against Asian Americans in New York During COVID-19: Impact, Causes, Solutions. Please help us share this vital report! cdn.ymaws.com/www.aabany.org… #endantiasianamericanviolence AABANY Yang Chen frankhwu Paul, Weiss LLP Jenny R. Yang

Our Confronting Employer Power to Address Race and Gender Discrimination and Disparities webinar is live-streaming now on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=2a53QZ…

The most powerful tool a worker has is their voice.

We’re launching a hiring initiative to reimagine equity and expand opportunity for all workers. Learn more at our online roundtable Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 2 pm ET. Register: eeoc.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist… #OFCCP U.S. EEOC