By Sarah Bohn, Caroline Danielson, Tess Thorman, and Vicki Hsieh, Public Policy Institute of California, October 2019
Employment does not eliminate poverty. Struggling workers in California can face many barriers to exiting poverty, including low wages, a high cost of living, and a changing job market.
Minimum wage increases may be helping some of the working poor, but exiting poverty is complex. Additional policy responses are critical.
Employment hours
Policies that promote more predictable work schedules and support access to child care could help impoverished workers maintain and expand their work hours.
Education and training
Since better-paying jobs often require specialized skills or college credentials, employers that offer workforce training and career ladders play a key role in boosting struggling workers' long-term economic prospects.
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