What employment rights do military service members or veterans have? Employees and job applicants with military or veteran status qualify for state law protection under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), which makes it unlawful to discriminate against or harass a person on the basis of either military or veteran status. In addition to… Continue reading Military Employment Rights
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Military Family Leave
What rights do military family leave laws provide? Federal law provides up to 26 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period to certain employees whose spouse, child, parent, or next of kin is a covered service member recovering from a serious illness or injury sustained in the line of duty. Additionally, federal law provides certain employees… Continue reading Military Family Leave
Your Right as an Employee to Engage in Political Activity
Protesting is considered protected political activity in California, whether the topic is immigration, war, or another political issue. But your specific rights as a worker who engages in a political protest will depend on your situation and when, how, and where you decide to protest.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Plans and Benefit Programs: An Introduction
What is SDI? SDI stands for “State Disability Insurance.” SDI is a cash benefit that provides partial income replacement for up to twelve months when you become unable to do your usual work due to mental or physical injuries, illnesses, and other health conditions. SDI is a California program administered by the EDD (“Employment Development Department”). … Continue reading Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Plans and Benefit Programs: An Introduction
Workplace Rights: NICU Support
A fact sheet on your workplace rights as a new parent, supported by NICU.
Equity for Girls in Sports Under AB 2404
What is the law? In 2004, the California Legislature passed and the Governor signed into law AB 2404 to expand opportunities for girls to play sports in “community parks and recreation.” The law says that girls have to be given equal opportunities to participate in community youth athletic programs, both in quality and scope. Why… Continue reading Equity for Girls in Sports Under AB 2404
How to File a Complaint with the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights
What is the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR)? The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is the federal agency that enforces federal civil rights laws in schools and other educational institutions. What entities are covered by the OCR? Any educational programs or activities that receive federal funds from the Department of… Continue reading How to File a Complaint with the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights
Tips for Filing a Title IX Civil Rights Complaint with US Department of Education
As more and more girls and young women learn about their rights to equal sports programs and facilities under Title IX of the Civil Rights Act, they are realizing how far behind their schools are.
More than 3,600 Title IX athletics complaints were filed with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in fiscal 2014.
Here’s what you need to know to get started on filing a complaint.
SB 1349: School Athletics Data Reporting
Fair Play for Girls in Sports is a project of the Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center focusing on increasing sports opportunities for low-income girls. Girls playing competitive school sports benefit in the classroom, in the workplace (as adults), and for a lifetime. Under Title IX, girls can demand and achieve equality on their school sports teams!