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.
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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!
AB 949: Competitive Cheerleading Programs and Title IX
What is AB 949? AB 949, also known as the California High Schools Expanding Equality Respect and Safety (C.H.E.E.R.S.) Act, was introduced by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzales, passed, and signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown in 2015. The law aims to make competition cheerleading an interscholastic high school sport in California by July 1, 2017,… Continue reading AB 949: Competitive Cheerleading Programs and Title IX
New Changes in Workplace Rights for Parents and Caregivers
More parents and caregivers can take job-protected leave from work. Workers who have a serious health condition, are welcoming a new child, or need to care for a seriously ill family member may qualify for 12 weeks of job-protected leave under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). Prior to 2021, the CFRA’s protections only extended to… Continue reading New Changes in Workplace Rights for Parents and Caregivers
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: Guaranteed Leave to Go to Court & Obtain Services
A fact sheet on guaranteed leave to go to court and obtain services if you’re facing domestic violence and sexual assault.
Disabilities in Higher Education
What laws protect students with disabilities at colleges, universities, junior colleges, professional schools, online schools, and trade and technical schools? In California, students and applicants with disabilities may also be protected by the Unruh Civil Rights Act (Unruh Act) , California Government Code Section 11135 (Section 11135), and California Civil Code Section 54 (Section 54)… Continue reading Disabilities in Higher Education
Workers’ Compensation for Federal Employees: Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA)
What is the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA)? FECA is the federal law that applies to federal employees with work-related injuries or illnesses. The Act is administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workers Compensation Programs (OWCP). FECA requires that compensation benefits be provided to injured federal employees. These benefits include medical expenses,… Continue reading Workers’ Compensation for Federal Employees: Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA)
Immigration-Related Protests by Employees
Can I be disciplined or fired for participating in an immigration protest? You cannot be fired simply because you engaged in an immigration protest, which is likely considered protected political activity in California. Specifically, California Labor Code 1102 does not allow your employer to discharge, or threaten to discharge you for following any particular “course… Continue reading Immigration-Related Protests by Employees
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault & Stalking: Unemployment Insurance If You Must Quit
Domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking survivors are often afraid of being harmed by an abuser, perpetrator of sexual assault or stalker while at work or are harmed at work by these individuals. In certain cases, survivors may quit their jobs to protect themselves or their families from the abuse and still be entitled to… Continue reading Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault & Stalking: Unemployment Insurance If You Must Quit