When government officials declare that a situation is a disaster, certain specific benefits become available to workers. But many of workers’ existing rights also can be helpful in the event of a disaster — including the rights to sick leave, family medical leave, disability insurance, and workers’ compensation. Read our fact sheet about Workers’… Continue reading Legal Resources for Workers Affected by the Camp and Woolsey Wildfires
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Workers’ rights after a disaster[:es]Derechos de los trabajadores después de un desastre
When government officials declare that a situation is a disaster, certain specific benefits become available to workers. But many of workers’ existing rights also can be helpful in the event of a disaster — including the rights to sick leave, family medical leave, disability insurance, and workers’ compensation. Read our new fact sheet about Workers’… Continue reading Workers’ rights after a disaster[:es]Derechos de los trabajadores después de un desastre
Treasure Island Job Corps worker files disability discrimination case
A residential coordinator for a company that runs Job Corps centers nationwide for the U.S. Department of Labor filed a federal discrimination and retaliation lawsuit today alleging that the company fired her for taking medical leave and requesting accommodations in order to return to work. Martha Daniels, who worked for Adams and Associates, Inc. at… Continue reading Treasure Island Job Corps worker files disability discrimination case
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