San Diego, CA (June 18, 2025)—Today, Legal Aid at Work filed a federal lawsuit in San Diego on behalf of Lauren Gaw, a registered nurse who was fired by her employer for having stickers supporting Palestine on her personal water bottles at work. The complaint alleges that SCA Health, an outpatient surgical center in La… Continue reading Nurse Fired Over Pro-Palestinian Stickers Files Federal Lawsuit Demanding Equal Treatment of Political Expression in the Workplace
Author: Kevin Clune
Legal Aid at Work Launches Executive Director Search with Carlson Beck
San Francisco (June 3, 2025) Legal Aid at Work officially launched the search for its next Executive Director today as President Joan Graff prepares to step down after more than four decades of transformative leadership. The Board of Directors has engaged Carlson Beck, a national executive search firm with deep expertise in nonprofit leadership, to… Continue reading Legal Aid at Work Launches Executive Director Search with Carlson Beck
New Resource Available About Safe Leave Documentation and Confidentiality
San Francisco, CA (April 16, 2025) — Legal Aid at Work is proud to announce the release of a new resource, Safe Leave Documentation and Confidentiality Rules. Developed by the Safe Leave Working Group, of which Legal Aid at Work is a member, this resource offers vital guidance for policymakers, advocates, and other stakeholders on… Continue reading New Resource Available About Safe Leave Documentation and Confidentiality
In memory of Justice Grodin
I write with sadness to let you know that Justice Grodin passed away this past Sunday at the age of 94. His career as a jurist left a legacy of impactful decisions that helped to shape the workplace in California, informed by the time he spent as a labor attorney in partnership with Justice Mathew… Continue reading In memory of Justice Grodin
LAAW joins The Leadership Conference and 170+ civil rights groups to stand up for democracy, free speech, and justice amid growing threats from the federal government.
KQED explores workers’ options when faced with return-to-office mandates, with legal insights from LAAW’s Katie Wutchiett
LAAW’s groundbreaking settlement with EDD to protect workers’ rights is featured in the Sacramento Bee
Statement of Joan Graff Regarding LAAW Board Firms’ Response to Federal Attacks on the Rule of Law
“For more than a century, Legal Aid at Work has been led by law firms committed to justice and the rule of law. In this challenging moment, we are deeply moved by our legal community’s courage in standing up against attacks on the profession and defending our Constitution. Thank you to so many of our… Continue reading Statement of Joan Graff Regarding LAAW Board Firms’ Response to Federal Attacks on the Rule of Law
Major Settlement to Improve EDD’s Broken Notification System for Unemployment Benefits
Settlement Ensures Future Claimants Will Get Fair Warning Before Facing Benefit Denials or Surprise Orders to Repay EDD San Francisco, CA (Mar. 27, 2025) – Legal Aid at Work (LAAW) and Rosen Bien Galvan & Grunfeld LLP have reached a settlement agreement with the California Employment Development Department (EDD), the state agency responsible for administering… Continue reading Major Settlement to Improve EDD’s Broken Notification System for Unemployment Benefits