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Empowering Workers' Rights Attorneys
rights attorneys and
help level the playing
field for workers.
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If you believe that you have been treated illegally by your employer, our Find A Lawyer Directory can help you locate a NELA Member in your area.
Get Involved
NELA provides plaintiffs' employment lawyers with professional development opportunities through networking, educational programs, and more.
Fighting For Workers
NELA is at the forefront of efforts to advance equality and justice in the American workplace through federal legislation and public policy.
NELA: 35 Years & Thriving
As we conclude our celebration of NELA’s first 35 years, we are delighted to share the story of how NELA grew from a small group of attorneys to the largest bar association in the country composed exclusively of plaintiffs’ employment lawyers. Together, we have changed the landscape of employment law.
Who We Are
NELA’s mission is to empower workers’ rights attorneys through legal training, promoting a fair judiciary, and advocating for laws and policies that level the playing field for workers.
Our Vision
We aspire to a future in which all workers are treated with dignity and respect; workplaces are equitable, diverse, and inclusive; and the well-being of workers is a priority in business practices.
Events
Join us at our Annual Convention & Bi-Annual Seminars
Emerging Issues In Wage & Hour Law
March 18-19, 2021
Virtual
NELA Annual Convention
June 23-25, 2021
NELA Trial Boot Camp
Fall 2021
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Amy DeBisschop Division of Regulations, Legislation, and Interpretation Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor, Room S-3502 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20210 NELA Comments on RIN 1235-AA34: Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act; Withdrawal Dear Ms. DeBisschop: The National Employment Lawyers Association (“NELA”) submits these comments on the Department of Labor’s (“Department” or “DOL”) Request for Comment on Withdrawal of RIN 1235-AA34; Fed. Reg. Vol. 86, 14027 (March 12, 2021), following publication of a final Independent Contractor Rule (“Rule”) and delay of the effective date of the Rule.[1] NELA is the largest professional membership […]
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