Willits v. City of Los Angeles Sidewalk Settlement Announced

An agreement to resolve the Willits v. City of Los Angeles case was reached today that will result in a more than $1 billion investment in city sidewalk repairs and other pedestrian improvements. The class action sought to ensure better access for persons with mobility disabilities to the city’s sidewalks, curb ramps, crosswalks, pedestrian crossings… Continue reading Willits v. City of Los Angeles Sidewalk Settlement Announced

FAMILY Act Introduced to Create National Paid Family Leave

Today, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D‐NY) and Representative Rosa DeLauro (D‐CT) introduced the FAMILY Act, legislation to establish a national paid family leave program.  The Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act would offer 12 weeks of partially paid leave to eligible workers when they need time away from work to bond with a new child, care… Continue reading FAMILY Act Introduced to Create National Paid Family Leave