LAS-ELC Joins the “Justice Bus”

On January 26, 2013, staff attorney Mike Gaitley (far right in picture) journeyed to Watsonville, California as part of a “Justice Bus” legal clinic for low-wage workers.  The Justice Bus, a project of One Justice, brings law students to rural locations in California where access to legal services is often limited.

LAS-ELC to Co-Host Trafficking Workshop on January 31st

January is Trafficking Awareness Month, a good time to think about how to identify victims of this terrible human rights violation and how best to advocate for them.  According to the International Labor Organization, over three-quarters of the people trafficked across the globe are estimated to be involved in forced labor.  They are extracting, harvesting,… Continue reading LAS-ELC to Co-Host Trafficking Workshop on January 31st

New Regulations Affirm Rights of Californians With Disabilities

Underscoring California’s role as a leader in advancing the rights of individuals with disabilities, regulations implementing the disability provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act were approved by the Office of Administrative Law on December 20, 2012.  Effective December 31, 2012, the new rules clarify the protections provided by state and federal statutes, which… Continue reading New Regulations Affirm Rights of Californians With Disabilities

Join us for the 2013 Women’s Policy Summit on January 17th

On January 17th, LAS-ELC will be co-sponsoring the 2013 Women’s Policy Summit, Advancing Women’s Health, Wealth & Power, in Sacramento.  Join us for a unique opportunity to learn what state legislators and leading advocates identify as top priorities for improving the health and well-being of California’s diverse communities of women and girls.

January is National Stalking Awareness Month

Every year, 6.6 million people in the United States are affected by stalking, defined as willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly following or harassing another person and threatening them, causing them to fear for their safety or that of their family.  1 in 6 women and 1 in 19 men have experienced stalking, which has serious emotional,… Continue reading January is National Stalking Awareness Month

Members of Congress and Advocates Announce Federal Legislation Protecting Pregnant Workers from Discrimination

May 8, 2012—Today Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and 63 cosponsors, including Jackie Speier, Susan Davis, and Anna Eshoo of California, will introduce the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).  This legislation would require employers to provide reasonable job modifications that would allow pregnant women to continue working and supporting their families. “Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center is pleased to endorse… Continue reading Members of Congress and Advocates Announce Federal Legislation Protecting Pregnant Workers from Discrimination

Elizabeth Kristen Selected as 2012 Wasserstein Public Interest Fellow at Harvard

Elizabeth Kristen, Director of Legal Aid’s Gender Equity & LGBT Rights Program, has been selected as a 2012 Wasserstein Public Interest Fellow.  As a Wasserstein Fellow, Elizabeth will spend two days in residence at Harvard Law School meeting with and mentoring Harvard law students who are considering a career in public interest law.

Disability Rights Program takes on Law School Admissions Council for Discrimination Against Prospective Lawyers with Disabilities

On behalf of three individuals, the Legal Aid Society–Employment Law Center is seeking permission to join a federal court case alleging that the Law School Admissions Council Discriminates against prospective lawyers with disabilities. According to the complaint, the LSAC excludes and discriminates against test-takers with disabilities by imposing onerous and unnecessary documentation requirements upon those… Continue reading Disability Rights Program takes on Law School Admissions Council for Discrimination Against Prospective Lawyers with Disabilities

Gerardo Vicuña awarded Ochoa Legal Group Scholarship

Legal Aid intern Gerardo Vicuña has been selected as a 2012 recipient of the Ochoa Legal Group Workers’ Rights Scholarship.  The scholarship is awarded to law students for their exemplary work, dedication and legal advocacy on behalf of working people.  Originally from Mexico, Gerardo grew up in Orosi (Central Valley) California before attending UC Berkeley… Continue reading Gerardo Vicuña awarded Ochoa Legal Group Scholarship