“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
Author: Kevin Clune
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
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
Wage theft case supported by LAAW, seeking nearly $1.7M for 81 Subway workers, profiled in El Tecolote
Federal court approves LAAW’s landmark settlement, aiding 35,000 LGBTQ+ veterans in upgrading discharges and restoring benefits.
San José Spotlight highlights Legal Aid at Work’s report on parental rights violations in Silicon Valley fast food. Many workers don’t know their rights.
OUR RIGHTS AT WORK: Pregnancy & Parenting in Fast Food
This report presents the findings of
the February 2025 California Fast
Food Worker Survey regarding
pregnancy and parenting, a
summary of pregnancy and newparent
leave and accommodation
rights, recommendations to support
fast food workers with Know Your
Rights Trainings, and links to more
information about the many rights
and programs for fast food workers
who are pregnant and new parents.