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Killion: Title IX’s work is far from finished

Lawyers discuss resisting executive orders at third summer lecture

Two lawyers discussed the challenges and rewards of opposing President Donald Trump’s executive orders during our final June lecture, on the topic “Strategies for Resistance by State and Local Governments.” Mollie Lee, deputy city attorney for San Francisco, described the “catastrophic” consequences of the possibility of San Francisco losing funding because it has declared itself … Continue reading “Lawyers discuss resisting executive orders at third summer lecture”

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Many Calif. schools don’t report on gender equity in sports as required: Report

Less than half of surveyed California high schools are reporting as required on girls’ opportunities to play sports, according to a new report from Legal Aid at Work. And the information that has been posted shows significant gaps — even though federally funded schools have been required for 45 years to serve male and female … Continue reading “Many Calif. schools don’t report on gender equity in sports as required: Report”

Ninth Circuit affirms federal protection against retaliation for workers who exercise their rights

SAN FRANCISCO (Thurs., June 22) — The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a landmark ruling today in favor of Jose Arias, a dairy worker who had sued his former employer’s attorney alleging retaliation under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Mr. Arias initially sued the employer, Angelo Dairy in Acampo, Calif., San Joaquin … Continue reading “Ninth Circuit affirms federal protection against retaliation for workers who exercise their rights”

The Rights of School Employee-Coaches Under Title VII and Title IX in Educational Athletic Programs

Defending disability rights in workplace and education

The audience of our second summer lecture, “Defending Disability Rights in the Trump Era,” included people with disabilities, workers from disability rights centers, and people worried about the administration of President Donald Trump. “What does it take to have an equal opportunity?” said Arlene Mayerson, directing attorney at the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund. … Continue reading “Defending disability rights in workplace and education”

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5 Important Facts about Dads and Family Leave

We all know that every father plays an important role in his family’s health and well-being, and that it’s good for a father to take time off to be with his family when a new child arrives. But do you know how crucial it is? Fact 1: Fathers who take paternity leave are more likely … Continue reading “5 Important Facts about Dads and Family Leave”

Workers Claim SF-Based Babysitting Service Stiffs Sitters

First summer lecture focuses on activism in Trump era

Three panelists kicked off our summer lecture series June 13 with discussion of how their activism has changed during the Trump administration. “This is a really exciting time in terms of legal connection with movement building,” said Matt Nelson, executive director of Presente. “Cycles of organizing are happening so much more quickly.” Also participating in … Continue reading “First summer lecture focuses on activism in Trump era”