Publications

Policy Briefs

IRLE’s Policy Brief series is aimed at translating the academic research of our faculty affiliates and campus researchers to a policy audience. We distribute briefs to policymakers and journalists.

The Economic Effects of a $21.25 Minimum Wage in New York by 2026

March 2, 2023 • By Michael Reich

An $18 Minimum Wage for California

June 28, 2022 • By Michael Reich

The Limits of Ban-the-Box Legislation

March 14, 2022 • By Christopher Herring and Sandra Susan Smith

Ensuring Alt-Labor Sustainability

May 21, 2020 • By Lisa McCorkell

Estimating the Coverage of California’s New AB 5 Law

November 12, 2019 • By Sarah Thomason, Ken Jacobs and Sharon Jan

Framing the Case for Supporting Immigrants

November 8, 2019 • By Lisa McCorkell and Sara Hinkley

Retaining Teachers of Color to Improve Student Outcomes

September 9, 2019 • By Sara Hinkley and Lisa McCorkell

Finding Employment After Contact with the Carceral System

May 13, 2019 • By Lisa McCorkell and Sara Hinkley