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California Senate Passes Landmark Legislation Making Paid Family Leave Accessible to Millions More Workers

San Francisco (July 2, 2020): The California Senate passed a landmark bill today that will make sure that millions of Californians can access critically needed Paid Family Leave benefits without risking their jobs. The vote comes one day after Paid Family Leave was extended from 6 to 8 weeks. Under current law, a significant percentage … Continue reading “California Senate Passes Landmark Legislation Making Paid Family Leave Accessible to Millions More Workers”

Announcing the 2020 Elizabeth Cabraser Summer (Remote) Lecture Series!

Legal Aid at Work and Berkeley Law are proud to announce the 2020 Elizabeth J. Cabraser Summer (Remote) Lecture Series on Being a Lawyer in Pandemic Times: Perspectives from the Field. 1.25 CLE Credit Available Click HERE to register Contact: [email protected] Interpretive services can be provided with 72 hours’ notice.  

Rachael Langston Speaks to the Desert Sun Regarding the Rights Amazon Warehouse Workers Have in Light of Covid-19

Our Fair Play for Girls In Sports Program’s Settlement with OUSD Covered in Several Major News Outlets

Legal Aid at Work’s settlement with the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) to promote gender equity in sports for girls in the District, was covered in several major news outlets, including the San Francisco Chronicle, the San Jose Mercury News, and Kron 4. For more information about the settlement and the 48th anniversary of Title … Continue reading “Our Fair Play for Girls In Sports Program’s Settlement with OUSD Covered in Several Major News Outlets”

Title IX and AB 2404: Equity for Women and Girls in Sports in 2020

On June 23, 1972, forty-eight years ago, Title IX was signed into law as a part of the Education Amendments of 1972. The statute proclaims, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education … Continue reading “Title IX and AB 2404: Equity for Women and Girls in Sports in 2020”

Racial Trauma and Anti-Racism Resources

Systemic and ongoing racism, leading to the loss of lives of so many people of color across America—especially members of the black community—has caused significant trauma. Legal Aid at Work has compiled this list of resources below to support those trying to cope with these and other difficult stressors and combat structural racism. In addition, … Continue reading “Racial Trauma and Anti-Racism Resources”

Legal Aid at Work and Oakland Unified School District Settle Legal Dispute about Gender Inequity in its Girls’ Athletics Programs

SAN FRANCISCO (June 22, 2020)—Oakland Unified School District (“OUSD”) and the Fair Play for Girls in Sports Project of Legal Aid at Work have entered into a settlement  agreement  to address gender inequity in OUSD’s interscholastic sports programs, including a three-year monitoring term. The agreement will spur significant changes that will level the playing field … Continue reading “Legal Aid at Work and Oakland Unified School District Settle Legal Dispute about Gender Inequity in its Girls’ Athletics Programs”

Elizabeth Kristen and her Wife Mali at their first wedding in 2004

Reflections on LGBTQ Equality

June 17 is my wedding anniversary.  I imagine for most happily married people, the date of their wedding is fixed and associated with memories of a special celebration with friends and family.  But for me, and many same-sex couples, my wedding day was more complicated than that.  My wife and I have been together for … Continue reading “Reflections on LGBTQ Equality”

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Know Your Rights, No Matter What SCOTUS Decides

I was in New York last summer during WorldPride, celebrating fifty years since the Stonewall riots. Despite the rise in hate crimes over the previous three years, for a little bit, I could just celebrate how far we’d come.  One year later, I find myself checking the Supreme Court website for updates on three pending … Continue reading “Know Your Rights, No Matter What SCOTUS Decides”