Subscribe to Dollars & Sense magazine. Recent articles related to the financial crisis. Can My Boss Do That?We received a press release from the good folks at Interfaith Worker Justice in Chicago. They had a conference call on this today that we weren't able to listen in on, but it sounds like a really great project. For more info contact: Cynthia Brooke (773) 728-8400, ext. 40; cbrooke--at--iwj .org. Or just visit the site.Can My Boss Do That? New website with vital information on rights and protections during a job loss www.CanMyBossDoThat.com responds to overwhelming need. The numbers are staggering: 3.6 million jobs lost between December 2007 and January 2009. The February unemployment figures, due out this week, will continue to be grim. When workers face job loss, they often don't know where to turn for answers. They may be improperly denied their last paycheck, money due when their plant closes, or told by their employer that they cannot collect unemployment benefits. Interfaith Worker Justice (IWJ) has created a website, Can My Boss Do That? (www.CanMyBossDoThat.com), which enables workers to understand their rights and protections and advocate for themselves. It offers state-specific information geared to help real life situations:
"The need for clear, usable information for people who are facing unemployment is overwhelming," said Anne Janks, worker advocate and website creator. "We're seeing more bosses cutting corners and breaking employment laws. This website is one way workers can make sure they understand how best to protect themselves." Labels: closures and layoffs, Interfaith Worker Justice, jobs, unemployment, worker rights Please consider donating to Dollars & Sense and/or subscribing to the magazine (both print and e-subscriptions now available!). |
