Elizabeth Kristen Quoted in Law 360 on Gender Parity in the Legal Profession

Elizabeth Kristen spoke to Law 360 as part of its annual Glass Ceiling Report to discuss what gender parity would truly mean in the legal profession. “Gender parity success is inextricably linked to increasing overall diversity in our profession. We also need to address equal pay, paid leave and sexual harassment. ” – Elizabeth Kristen

Statement of Joan Graff on the U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Epic Systems v. Lewis

The U.S. Supreme Court today issued a stunning decision, taking away the ability of workers to band together collectively to enforce their workplace rights. It did so by upholding the legality of “mandatory arbitration” clauses with class action waiver provisions. These provisions allow employers to circumvent the courts by forcing workers into closed-door proceedings where the deck is… Continue reading Statement of Joan Graff on the U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Epic Systems v. Lewis

Announcing the 2018 Elizabeth J. Cabraser Summer Lecture Series In Public Interest Law

The Elizabeth J. Cabraser Summer Lecture Series, named in honor of a distinguished attorney and friend of Legal Aid at Work, strives to present a wide spectrum of topics and views. WHEN: Tuesdays, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. (Brown bag) WHERE: Legal Aid at Work 180 Montgomery St., 6th Floor* San Francisco, CA *(Except July 24)… Continue reading Announcing the 2018 Elizabeth J. Cabraser Summer Lecture Series In Public Interest Law

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This Mother’s Day, Support Nursing Parents!

To-wen Tseng and her second child

When To-wen Tseng returned to work after her maternity leave, her employer didn’t provide her a place to pump breast milk, so she had to use the restroom. When she tried to wash her pumping accessories in the kitchen, her co-workers told her “don’t wash your dirty panties here.” She felt upset and demoralized. Her… Continue reading This Mother’s Day, Support Nursing Parents!

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