#BlackWorkersMatter: Our new know-your-rights zine for Black workers

Legal Aid at Work and the Black Workers Center in Los Angeles have created a new, illustrated, and real-world guide for Black Workers about their legal rights on the job.  Its an art-zine that you can view here (as a flip book) or download here (as a PDF). The guide covers topics such as: Race… Continue reading #BlackWorkersMatter: Our new know-your-rights zine for Black workers

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California Senate Passes Landmark Legislation Making Paid Family Leave Accessible to Millions More Workers

San Francisco (July 2, 2020): The California Senate passed a landmark bill today that will make sure that millions of Californians can access critically needed Paid Family Leave benefits without risking their jobs. The vote comes one day after Paid Family Leave was extended from 6 to 8 weeks. Under current law, a significant percentage… Continue reading California Senate Passes Landmark Legislation Making Paid Family Leave Accessible to Millions More Workers

Announcing the 2020 Elizabeth Cabraser Summer (Remote) Lecture Series!

Legal Aid at Work and Berkeley Law are proud to announce the 2020 Elizabeth J. Cabraser Summer (Remote) Lecture Series on Being a Lawyer in Pandemic Times: Perspectives from the Field. 1.25 CLE Credit Available Click HERE to register Contact: fieldplacementprogram@law.berkeley.edu Interpretive services can be provided with 72 hours’ notice.  

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Our Fair Play for Girls In Sports Program’s Settlement with OUSD Covered in Several Major News Outlets

Legal Aid at Work’s settlement with the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) to promote gender equity in sports for girls in the District, was covered in several major news outlets, including the San Francisco Chronicle, the San Jose Mercury News, and Kron 4. For more information about the settlement and the 48th anniversary of Title… Continue reading Our Fair Play for Girls In Sports Program’s Settlement with OUSD Covered in Several Major News Outlets

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Title IX and AB 2404: Equity for Women and Girls in Sports in 2020

On June 23, 1972, forty-eight years ago, Title IX was signed into law as a part of the Education Amendments of 1972. The statute proclaims, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education… Continue reading Title IX and AB 2404: Equity for Women and Girls in Sports in 2020

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Racial Trauma and Anti-Racism Resources

Systemic and ongoing racism, leading to the loss of lives of so many people of color across America—especially members of the black community—has caused significant trauma. Legal Aid at Work has compiled this list of resources below to support those trying to cope with these and other difficult stressors and combat structural racism. In addition,… Continue reading Racial Trauma and Anti-Racism Resources

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