Jewish tradition prizes dignity of the worker, particularly defined by employer obligations. Deuteronomy 24:14-15 states: “You shall not abuse a needy and destitute laborer, whether a fellow countryman or a stranger in one of the communities of your land.” The rabbis of the Talmud added a theological basis for this obligation: “‘For the people of Israel are servants to Me’ – they are servants to Me, and not servants to other servants.” (BT Bava Metzia 10a, quoting Leviticus 25:55).

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JLens’ evaluation and advocacy focuses on:

• Fair wages and gender/racial pay equity

• Elimination of child labor and forced labor

• Worker health and safety (including reproductive, mental, Covid, and other health benefits)

• Workforce diversity data and targets with recruitment and retention programs

• Support for worker association and collective bargaining