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New Resource: A List of Relief Funds for Undocumented Workers in California
To assist undocumented workers who have lost their jobs or income as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak, Legal Aid at Work has compiled a list of known relief funds for undocumented workers. We will be updating this list as new information becomes available. For more information on the job-related legal rights of undocumented … Continue reading «New Resource: A List of Relief Funds for Undocumented Workers in California»
Read MoreKatherine Wutchiett speaks with the San Francisco Chronicle about Gaps in the Social Safety Net for Low-wage Workers
California Coalition Representing Millions of Workers Seeks Executive Action by Governor Newsom During COVID-19 Crisis
SACRAMENTO (March 26, 2020)—More than 125 organizations say gaps in worker protections desperately need to be filled by Governor Gavin Newsom and the legislature. The urgent action required is detailed in a letter asking state leaders to protect the health, safety, and economic well-being of workers impacted by the new coronavirus outbreak. While all Californians … Continue reading «California Coalition Representing Millions of Workers Seeks Executive Action by Governor Newsom During COVID-19 Crisis»
Read MoreLAAW in the New York Times about How to Apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits
KQED Interviews Julia Parish about Workers’ Rights During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Información actualizada sobre el Coronavirus
Muchos trabajadores tienen preguntas sobre cómo el brote de coronavirus afectará sus trabajos e ingresos. Legal Aid at Work ha creado una lista de preguntas frecuentes (FAQ por sus siglas en inglés) sobre el coronavirus, que se puede ver en https://legalaidatwork.org/factsheet/coronavirus-preguntas-frecuentes/?lang=es. Actualizaremos esta hoja informativa cuando haya nueva información. Las preguntas frecuentes también están disponibles … Continue reading «Información actualizada sobre el Coronavirus»
Read MoreBloomberg Covers LAAW’s Wage Theft Lawsuit Against JUUL
Juul and The Coalition for Reasonable Vaping Regulation Sued for Misclassification, Wage Theft
San Francisco (March 4, 2020) — Juul Labs, Inc. was sued in federal court on Wednesday for unlawfully misclassifying over 400 campaign staffers working on its unsuccessful ballot measure to allow the sale of electronic cigarettes in San Francisco as independent contractors rather than employees. The three named Plaintiffs also notified the California Labor Workforce … Continue reading «Juul and The Coalition for Reasonable Vaping Regulation Sued for Misclassification, Wage Theft»
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Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day, All Year Round
Wednesday, February 5 is the 34th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day, an occasion that celebrates the monumental achievements of women and girls in athletics. The occasion helps us reflect on the progress made since the passing of federal gender equity law Title IX in 1972, and related policy advancements, while also recognizing … Continue reading «Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day, All Year Round»
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