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California Orders Prominent Burger King Franchise Owners to Pay Workers $2.2 Million in Stolen Wages and Penalties
Owners Monu Singh and Harkiran “Romi” Randhawa responsible for stealing wages from 230 San Francisco workers.
SAN FRANCISCO – In a much-anticipated decision, 2 … Continue reading “California Orders Prominent Burger King Franchise Owners to Pay Workers $2.2 Million in Stolen Wages and Penalties”
Read MoreSharon Terman Highlights Important New Protections under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which will go into effect at the end of June, pregnant workers will have the right to reasonable accommodations like sitting on a stool or getting help with heavy lifting. In this HuffPost piece, Sharon Terman highlights the importance of pregnancy accommodations, which California law already requires, to allow pregnant workers to stay healthy and keep their jobs.
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Two LAAW Staff Members Recognized with New Titles for their Dedicated Service
Legal Aid at Work is proud to announce that two staff m … Continue reading “Two LAAW Staff Members Recognized with New Titles for their Dedicated Service”
Read MoreKatie Wutchiett Quoted in LA Times Article About New Worker Protections to Look Out for in 2023
Among the new laws, Katie discussed SB 951, which will increase Disability and Paid Family Leave benefit rates to 90% of regular wages for middle and low-wage workers, which will especially help “Black, Latine, and female” low-wage Californians.”
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Artists Speak On Mistreatment and Wage Theft at Former Ghost Town
In this Article, LAAW's Kim Ouillette discusses how workers can still assert their rights even without a written contract in the context of allegations by several artists that they faced exploitative conditions while working on-site for their employer in rural California.
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CalMatters Highlights Latest Study Showing Women Less Likely to Leave Jobs With Access to Paid Family Leave
“Generally, folks are very concerned about how they can make sure that they keep their jobs. They have a spouse who's facing a long term disability and will be out of work, they might be the sole source of income for their family for the first time, making it all that more important that they're able to keep their job." — Katherine Wutchiett
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Davis Youth Softball Association and LAAW Reach Settlement with City of Davis that Promotes Gender Equity for Girls in Sports
The article highlights a settlement between the Davis Youth Softball Association and the City of Davis, backed by Legal Aid at Work and the California Women Law Center. With the settlement, LAAW’s Elizabeth Kristen said, "They’re going to do everything, from things that seem small, like access to drinking water, to bigger improvements like dugout improvements, adding more shade and creating better storage.”
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LGBTQ Veterans Still Feeling Harms from Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
Veterans’ Day, November 11, is a time for us to reflect … Continue reading “LGBTQ Veterans Still Feeling Harms from Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”
Read MoreRecent Improvements in California Family and Medical Leave Laws
In the last few years, California has passed several la … Continue reading “Recent Improvements in California Family and Medical Leave Laws”
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