The City's Role in Private Sector Job Quality

Outdated labor laws and inadequate job quality undermine the health and well-being of workers and communities. Local municipal policies and strategic community partnerships can help improve labor rights, economic development, and public health. Community leaders should advocate for local labor standards offices, create worker boards, and pass worker protection laws to address rising inflation and stagnant minimum wages. This guide provides case study examples of compliance enforcement that ensure workers can meet their basic needs and equitable communities thrive.