San Francisco (August 29, 2018)— The National Association of Commissions for Women (NACW) presented a 2018 Achievement Award to the San Francisco Department on the Status of Women and its partners in the Healthy Mothers Workplace Coalition, including the Department of Public Health and Legal Aid at Work. “I am thrilled to receive this prestigious… Continue reading Healthy Mothers Workplace Coalition Receives National Recognition, 6th Annual Awards Program Launched
Month: August 2018
The LA Times Discusses LAAW’s efforts to End Courthouse Immigration Arrests
Healthy Mothers Workplace Coalition Receives National Recognition, 6th Annual Awards Program Launched
LAAW Client Helen James’s fight for justice is recognized by the National Air and Space Museum
Female Athletes Reach Agreement with Baldwin Park Unified School District in Title IX Case
(Baldwin Park, CA) – Sierra Vista High School in the Baldwin Park Unified School District has agreed to important changes that will level the playing field by providing equal athletic opportunities, treatment and benefits for its female athletes. Title IX requires gender equity in education, including in athletics. Although Title IX has been the law… Continue reading Female Athletes Reach Agreement with Baldwin Park Unified School District in Title IX Case
Your Rights Under the ADA—Free Webinar on August 28!
Know Your Rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act! Join Legal Aid at Work attorneys Alexis Alvarez and Rachael Langston for a FREE webinar on August 28, 2018 at 10am Pacific (1pm Eastern). This webinar will provide an overview of Title II of the ADA and its requirements as they apply to public and… Continue reading Your Rights Under the ADA—Free Webinar on August 28!
Rachael Langston Speaks to Law 360 About How Firms Can Better Accommodate Lawyers with Disabilities
“It’s about having a culture of wanting to help one another and valuing the employees you have, whatever their individual situations may be, and really having conversations about what people might need to fully participate and excel in the workplace.” – Rachael Langston.
Announcing the 2018 Healthy Mothers Workplace Awards!
We are proud to announce that applications are now available for the 6th Annual San Francisco Healthy Mothers Workplace Awards! The annual award recognizes San Francisco employers who voluntarily engage in policies and practices that support the well-being of working parents. Past awardees represent a diverse range of organizations in San Francisco, including technology… Continue reading Announcing the 2018 Healthy Mothers Workplace Awards!