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U.S. Extends Minimum Wage & Overtime Protections to Home Care Workers

In a move that will benefit nearly two million home care workers in the U.S., the Obama administration announced Tuesday that it will extend the minimum wage and weekly overtime protections of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to home care workers providing in-home support services to persons with disabilities, including aging persons.

Domestic Violence Employment Protections Bill Heads to Governor

Today, the Legislature approved SB 400, a bill authored by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to provide employment protections to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking.  The Assembly passed the bill on September 9, 2013, and today the Senate concurred, both with strong bipartisan support.  SB 400 now heads to Governor Brown,… Continue reading Domestic Violence Employment Protections Bill Heads to Governor

Final OFCCP Regulations on Disability Released

Today the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs – led by LAS-ELC alumna Patricia A. Shiu – issued final regulations interpreting the obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

San Francisco Businesses Recognized as Top Workplaces for Mothers

On September 9th, eighteen San Francisco employers who prioritize parental leave, work-family balance, and lactation accommodations were recognized by the Healthy Mothers Workplace Coalition – a public-private collaboration of employers, non-profits, and government agencies. At the ceremony today, businesses and organizations were awarded for their best practice policies by Board of Supervisors President David Chiu,… Continue reading San Francisco Businesses Recognized as Top Workplaces for Mothers

Senate Bills 400 and 770 are headed to the Assembly Floor

On the cusp of Labor Day, we are excited to announce that today, Senate Bills 400 and 770, both authored by Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson and sponsored by LAS – ELC, passed out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee.  SB 400 prohibits employment discrimination against victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking and would provide for… Continue reading Senate Bills 400 and 770 are headed to the Assembly Floor

SB 770 Passes California Assembly

Today, SB 770, authored by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) passed through the Assembly with a final vote of 51-22. This bill allows workers to receive Paid Family Leave benefits while caring for seriously ill grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, and parents-in-law. The measure, sponsored by Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center (LAS-ELC), and supported by the… Continue reading SB 770 Passes California Assembly

Migrant Workers File Suit Against Largest Carnival Company in Western U.S.

Today, LAS-ELC and Centro de los Derechos del Migrante (Center for Migrant Rights, or CDM) served Butler Amusements, Inc., a California registered business and the largest carnival company in the western U.S., with a lawsuit that was filed in federal court last month for violations of state and federal minimum wage and overtime laws.

Workers File Suit Against Largest Carnival Company in the Western U.S. for Violating Minimum Wage and Overtime Laws

Today, the Legal Aid Society – Employment Law Center (LAS-ELC) and Centro de los Derechos del Migrante (Center for Migrant Rights, or CDM) served Butler Amusements, Inc., a California registered business and the largest carnival company in the western U.S., with a lawsuit that was filed in federal court last month for violations of state… Continue reading Workers File Suit Against Largest Carnival Company in the Western U.S. for Violating Minimum Wage and Overtime Laws