FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Elizabeth Kristen415-593-0052ekristen@legalaidatwork.org Bakersfield, CA – Today, Legal Aid at Work, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of low-wage workers, filed a lawsuit alleging that Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. (Bimbo) and several of its male employees are liable for sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and invasion of privacy. The lawsuit, brought on… Continue reading Lawsuit Alleges Longstanding Sexual Harassment of Female Truck Driver at Bimbo Bakeries in Bakersfield
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Janitorial Worker in Silicon Valley Files Wage Theft Lawsuit Against Molecular Devices and its Janitorial Contractor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: George Warner415-593-0065gwarner@legalaidatwork.org San Francisco (October 16, 2024) – Today, Legal Aid at Work, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of low-wage workers, filed a lawsuit on behalf of Martin Ceja Flores, a janitor who cleaned the San Jose headquarters of Molecular Devices, LLC six days a week… Continue reading Janitorial Worker in Silicon Valley Files Wage Theft Lawsuit Against Molecular Devices and its Janitorial Contractor
Important Information for Workers: California Supreme Court Decision Helps Ensure Workers Can Bring Racial Harassment Claims
The California Supreme Court recently made an important decision regarding workplace harassment. The case, Bailey vs. San Francisco District’s Attorney Office et. al, involved Ms. Bailey, a Black woman , who worked at the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office. Bailey sued her employer because a coworker used a racial slur—the N-word—toward her. Although the incident… Continue reading Important Information for Workers: California Supreme Court Decision Helps Ensure Workers Can Bring Racial Harassment Claims
Governor Signs Bill to Allow Early Application for Paid Family Leave and Disability Insurance Benefits
For immediate release: September 30, 2024 Contact: Katie Wutchiett, kwutchiett@legalaidatwork.org, 415-593-0064 Katie Duberg, katie@workfamilyca.org, 443-844-8320 Governor Signs Bill to Allow Early Application for Paid Family Leave and Disability Insurance Benefits Sacramento, California – SB 1090, authored by Senator María Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles), was just signed by Governor Newsom. The bill will allow workers to… Continue reading Governor Signs Bill to Allow Early Application for Paid Family Leave and Disability Insurance Benefits
San Francisco Workers, Supervisors & Worker Centers Propose Relief for Workers Denied Their Rightful Wages
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Media Contacts: Asian Law Caucus, media@asianlawcaucus.org Jess Cheng, Chinese Progressive Association, media-requests@cpasf.org, (415) 562-8416 San Francisco Workers, Supervisors & Worker Centers Propose Relief for Workers Denied Their Rightful Wages Worker Justice Fund invests in the people who make San Francisco run SAN FRANCISCO – Amid rising costs of… Continue reading San Francisco Workers, Supervisors & Worker Centers Propose Relief for Workers Denied Their Rightful Wages
New Resource Centers the Need for Paid Safe Leave and Recommended Language to Improve Policies
Today, Legal Aid at Work announces the release of “The Need for Paid Safe Leave & Model Legislative Language.” This new resource is the first product of the Safe Leave Working Group, of which Legal Aid at Work is a proud member. The document provides key context for the importance of paid safe leave and… Continue reading New Resource Centers the Need for Paid Safe Leave and Recommended Language to Improve Policies
Starting in January 2025, California Will Increase Paid Family Leave Benefits
CalMatters covers CA Supreme Court Decision Holding that Single Use of “N-Word” Can Give Rise to Legal Claim
Legal Aid at Work Celebrates Interim Victory in Sex-Stereotyping Discrimination Case
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACTS: Shazzy KamaliStaff Attorney, Work and Family ProgramLegal Aid at Work180 Montgomery Street, Suite 600San Francisco CA 94104415-593-0141 / @legalaidatworkskamali@legalaidatwork.org San Francisco, CA (July 24, 2024) – Legal Aid at Work is proud to announce a significant interim legal victory for our client, Sara Bruno, in her case against Basin Street… Continue reading Legal Aid at Work Celebrates Interim Victory in Sex-Stereotyping Discrimination Case