LAAW Attorney Katie Fiester quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle about new federal tip pooling law

LAAW Attorney Katie Fiester was quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle on the new federal law allowing the pooling of tips between waiters and others in the “chain of service,” like cooks and bussers. “While tip pooling is lawful, all too often we see tip pooling gone wrong, where managers or owners are taking a… Continue reading LAAW Attorney Katie Fiester quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle about new federal tip pooling law

Equal Pay Day: Seeking a brighter future

On April 10, 2018, we observe Equal Pay Day. Equal Pay Day symbolizes how many days into the year women have to work to make what men earned in the prior year. Every year, women are deprived of valuable economic and tangible benefits of their hard work. Equal Pay Day falls at different points in… Continue reading Equal Pay Day: Seeking a brighter future

Elizabeth Kristen speaks at Junior Giants Softball Symposium

Batter up!  LAAW Attorney Elizabeth Kristen spoke at the Junior Giants Softball Symposium at AT&T Park today. She educated these community athletic programs about the Fair Play Act, which requires that park and recreation departments provide girls and boys with equal opportunities in youth sports programs. More information about Legal Aid at Work’s innovative program… Continue reading Elizabeth Kristen speaks at Junior Giants Softball Symposium

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