What happens when a worker is offered a promotion but is forced to decline over fear of losing their public benefits? This existential catch of making “too much” to qualify for government assistance while also not making a livable wage is known as the benefits cliff.
This webinar will focus on the local impacts of the benefits cliff and explore data-driven approaches, practical strategies, and inspiring examples from local leaders who have faced this challenge head-on.
Key Takeaways:
- Individual strategies for employers to center the needs of their workers
- Community-level approaches to educating both residents and business leaders on the benefits cliff
- How to advocate for policies that prevent or provide a safety net to mitigate the benefits cliff
Webinar Speakers:
- Moderator: Jill Ashton, Regional Administrator, U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau
- Representatives of the City of Cincinnati
- Representatives of Hamilton County, OH
- Representatives of Michelman, Inc.
- Representatives of Rhino Foods Foundation