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ACLU Fights DOL Rule Threatening Home Care Workers' Wages

9/4/2025

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The ACLU opposes the DOL's proposed rule that would eliminate wage protections for millions of home care workers, mainly impacting Black and Brown women.
This rule would revoke 2013 regulations that guarantee minimum wage and overtime pay, increasing economic insecurity for these workers.
Illinois and other states have condemned the proposed changes, citing potential harm to the care economy.
Representative Pramila Jayapal is leading congressional opposition, stressing the negative effects on workers and families dependent on home care services.

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The ACLU opposes the DOL's proposed rule that would eliminate wage protections for millions of home care workers, mainly impacting Black and Brown women.
This rule would revoke 2013 regulations that guarantee minimum wage and overtime pay, increasing economic insecurity for these workers.
Illinois and other states have condemned the proposed changes, citing potential harm to the care economy.
Representative Pramila Jayapal is leading congressional opposition, stressing the negative effects on workers and families dependent on home care services.