disparities
Disparities Persist in Older-Worker Unemployment Rates
By Jennifer Schramm, August 31, 2022 01:07 PM
Unemployment data reveal the ongoing discrepancies in unemployment rates among older workers by race, ethnicity, and sex, many of which further intensified during various points in the pandemic.
Our CEO: Disparities, Inequality 'Brought to the Forefront' by COVID
By Andrew Soergel, March 28, 2022 09:34 AM
Black and Hispanic Americans and members of underserved communities have disproportionately borne the brunt of COVID-19.
Supporting Digital Skills Development and Access for Older Workers
By Shayne Spaulding , November 29, 2021 10:46 AM
Older workers have much to gain from online learning and working. A new study examines the barriers and opportunities that exist for older workers accessing online programs, with a focus on their digital skill levels.
In D.C. and Across the Nation, Nursing Provides a Path to Economic Well-Being
By Nicole Fauteux, September 29, 2021 11:35 AM
There are so many reasons to choose a nursing career. Nurses make a difference in individual lives and communities in ways that have consistently earned them the public's trust.
Credit Disparities Continue Among Older Adults
By Joe Valenti , June 16, 2021 09:08 AM
Financial access gaps persist, and demonstrate how much work remains to ensure that all financial products are fair, equitable, and affordable.
New Law Can Help Many Lower-Income Pre-Medicare Adults Afford Health Coverage
By Jane E. Sung , June 11, 2021 11:02 AM
Expanded tax credits mean many lower-income older adults are now eligible for free or low-cost health insurance coverage.
Moving on from COVID-19 in Long-Term Care
By Susan Reinhard, June 02, 2021 08:53 AM
The pandemic has changed the way we think of long-term care, and if we lean into the crisis-earned set of lessons learned, we can do more than just tweak the system. We can transform it.
The $400 Difference: What the Stimulus Revealed About the Power of Liquid Savings
By Catherine Harvey, May 26, 2021 12:55 PM
A few thousand dollars of liquid savings – in this case a federal stimulus payment – can make a profound difference in Americans' financial well-being.
What Reducing Workforce Disparities Could Mean for the Economy
By Jennifer Schramm, May 11, 2021 10:57 AM
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted labor market inequities. A growing body of research shows how much the economy stands to gain from addressing them.
Will COVID-19 Relief End a Long-Standing Inequity Against 65+ Workers?
By Maxim Shvedov, March 02, 2021 09:59 PM
The temporary removal of the EITC age restriction would be a long-overdue change that should be made permanent.