Legal Aid at Work and Generation Spark are happy to introduce a new tool: “Advokat,” an AI-powered computer chatbot program that can help workers determine how they can keep their jobs and income when they are unable to work during the pandemic. The COVID-19 health crisis has caused many California workers to ask, “Can I… Continue reading New Chatbot Explains Workers’ Rights to Leave and Pay During COVID-19
Month: September 2020
Governor Newsom Signs Historic Family and Medical Leave Expansion Bill
We are thrilled to announce that Governor Newsom signed SB 1383, authored by Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson and championed by Legal Aid at Work. SB 1383 amends our state’s job-protected family and medical leave law, the California Family Rights Act, to cover all employers with 5 or more employees (down from 50) and aligns the definition… Continue reading Governor Newsom Signs Historic Family and Medical Leave Expansion Bill
Berkeley Law Students Discuss their Experiences Aiding Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic Through LAAW’s Workers’ Rights Clinic
George Warner Discusses Barriers Workers Face Collecting Unemployment Insurance with the San Francisco Chronicle
Statement on the Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, by LAAW President Joan Graff
As we mourn, with deep sadness, the death of our heroine Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the loss of her passionate voice and inspiration we can think of her humble comment: “I would like to be remembered as someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of… Continue reading Statement on the Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, by LAAW President Joan Graff
Governor Newsom Signs SB 1383, Landmark Bill to Ensure Equitable Access to Paid Family Leave
San Francisco (September 17, 2020) – In a major victory for California’s working families, Governor Newsom signed SB 1383, authored by Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara). It will ensure that millions of Californians can access critically needed Paid Family Leave and State Disability Insurance benefits without risking their jobs. This landmark bill implements the first… Continue reading Governor Newsom Signs SB 1383, Landmark Bill to Ensure Equitable Access to Paid Family Leave
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Bloomberg Discusses LAAW’s Case Against the State Bar on Behalf of Students with Disabilities
Test Takers with Disabilities Sue State Bar of California for Forcing them to Test in-person During the Covid-19 Pandemic
SAN FRANCISCO (Sept. 15, 2020) – Three people with disabilities filed a federal lawsuit against the State Bar of California and the National Conference of Bar Examiners, alleging that they discriminate against people with disabilities. In order to protect the health and safety of test takers and the general public, the State Bar is offering,… Continue reading Test Takers with Disabilities Sue State Bar of California for Forcing them to Test in-person During the Covid-19 Pandemic