May 26, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. Eastern

Benefits cliffs occur when a small wage increase triggers a disproportionate loss of public benefits, leaving workers financially worse off despite earning more. The result? Workers are often forced to choose between short-term stability and long-term advancement, while employers struggle to support wage growth in ways that truly improve economic mobility. Join us for a conversation with Springfield WORKS (a Shift Work Forward Network Partner) and Leap Fund to hear about practical steps communities are taking to address the impacts of benefits cliffs while also tackling the underlying conditions that create them.

Speakers:

• Kristen Joyce, Bridge to Prosperity Program Director, Springfield WORKS
• Shoshana Marder, Executive Director, Leap Fund
• Marci Hunn, Principal and Owner, Lakeshire Strategies