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August 2024 Newsletter
We’ve been pleased to see increased federal government attention focused on corporate abuses of working families, particularly on issues related to non-compete agreements, predatory medical debt collection, and junk fees, which have been at the forefront of our work over the past couple of years. This summer, we have worked to strengthen and defend the … Continued
Press Release: Powerful Evidence of Involuntary Labor in Colorado’s Prisons Comes to Light in Plaintiffs’ Request for Class Certification
Testimony from Incarcerated People and Experts Establishes that State Uses Punishments and Threats to Coerce Labor in Violation of Colorado’s Constitution Denver, CO — Yesterday, two people currently incarcerated by the State of Colorado moved for class certification in a path-breaking lawsuit alleging that the state engages in persistent and ongoing violations of Amendment A—a voter-approved constitutional amendment … Continued
Webinar: Wage Theft Accountability in Construction Industry
Towards Justice to Host Webinar on Policy Approaches to Combating Wage Theft in the Construction Industry Join Towards Justice to hear from national experts, including former officials from state attorneys general offices and from the Obama Administration’s Department of Labor, about lead firm accountability for wage theft in the construction industry. This policy – which requires … Continued
Press Release: Governor Polis Signs HB24-1095 Into Law
Expanding Accountability for Violations of Colorado’s Child Labor Law Denver, CO — Last week, Governor Polis signed House Bill 24-1095 into law. Child workers in our community alerted Towards Justice of the suffering caused by violations of Colorado’s child labor law, and the organization responded by collaborating with legislative and community partners to improve enforcement in … Continued
Press Release: Rideshare Industry Transparency Bill Becomes Law
New Information will Soon be Available to Rideshare Drivers and Consumers Denver, CO: On Wednesday, Governor Jared Polis signed Colorado Senate Bill 24-075 into law, which will require rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft to disclose important information to drivers, passengers, and the state. Colorado will be the first state in the country to require the … Continued
RELEASE: Towards Justice Files Complaint with the Federal Trade Commission
Complaint alleges that DoorDash and Uber are charging illegal and hidden junk fees to every person in Seattle who uses their delivery apps Denver, CO — Today, Towards Justice filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission on behalf of Robby White, a Seattle-based consumer of gig platform delivery services like DoorDash and Uber. The … Continued
FTC Complaint Regarding Seattle Delivery App Junk Fees
2024.05.16 FTC Complaint re Seattle Delivery App Junk Fees
Press Conference on Denver Auditor’s Office Subpoena Power
DENVER – On Monday, Denver leaders will have another tool in their toolbox to help get workers the money they have earned. Community members, local leaders, and the Denver Auditor’s Office look forward to joining bill co-sponsors Council Members Sarah Parady and Amanda Sawyer to celebrate the likely passage of the Denver Labor subpoena bill. … Continued
Community Wage Theft Training – May 9
Join us on Thursday, May 9 from 9am to Noon to hear from the Colorado Attorneys General Office, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and Denver Labor. This training will prepare those of us who engage regularly with our communities to identify wage theft and to support workers accessing government enforcement tools. The event … Continued
Labor Exploitation: Know Your Rights Event – April 22 in Aurora
Join Towards Justice at the Cultural Development Wellness Center Monday, April 22nd from 5:00 – 8:00 pm