Legal Resources for Workers Affected by the Camp and Woolsey Wildfires

Napa and Sonoma wildfires aftermath, October 2017. Credit Noah Berger/San Francisco Chronicle

  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

Worker claims wage, trafficking violations in janitorial ‘franchise’ scheme

Luis Castillo, who worked as a janitor for CleanNet under a purported “franchise agreement,” filed a lawsuit in San Francisco today on behalf of everyone in his position across California. The complaint alleges that workers like him are not truly “franchise” owners at all but, rather, employees of CleanNet — and entitled to basic protections under… Continue reading Worker claims wage, trafficking violations in janitorial ‘franchise’ scheme

Janitorial worker sues CleanNet, claiming widespread wage and hour, labor trafficking violations

Luis Castillo, who worked as a janitor for CleanNet under a purported “franchise agreement,” filed a lawsuit today on behalf of everyone in his position across California, claiming that they were never truly “franchise” owners at all but, rather, employees of CleanNet — and entitled to basic protections under California wage and hour laws. “I… Continue reading Janitorial worker sues CleanNet, claiming widespread wage and hour, labor trafficking violations

Northern California high school moves toward equality with Title IX settlement

(photo of Red Bluff high school)

[This blog entry, originally posted on Nov. 1, was updated on Nov. 15, 2017, to include a link (at the end) to the signed settlement agreement.]   Girls at Red Bluff High School near Redding filed a class action lawsuit last spring alleging they do not receive the same athletic facilities, benefits and opportunities as their… Continue reading Northern California high school moves toward equality with Title IX settlement

5 things employers should know about workplace raids

In light of the order from acting director of Immigration and Custom Enforcement, or ICE, for his agents to increase workplace enforcement next year, it is more important than ever for employers educate themselves about workplace raids. Read our new guide for employers on how to prepare for and handle a workplace raid. Click this link… Continue reading 5 things employers should know about workplace raids

Workers’ rights after a disaster[:es]Derechos de los trabajadores después de un desastre

Napa and Sonoma wildfires aftermath, October 2017. Credit Noah Berger/San Francisco Chronicle

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

Free legal help for low-wage workers affected by wildfires

Napa and Sonoma wildfires, October 2017. Credit Noah Berger/San Francisco Chronicle

Field workers, dishwashers, house cleaners and other low-income workers are being hit hard by the loss of homes and jobs to the wildfires that have devastated Northern California this month. As experts in workers’ rights, we are beefing up our free online resources and clinic services in response. For undocumented immigrants, the challenges of this… Continue reading Free legal help for low-wage workers affected by wildfires

Healthy Mothers Workplace awards honor 64 employers for supporting working parents

[:en]A family participating in the 2017 Healthy Mothers Workplace Coalition's awards ceremony on Oct. 16. [:]

The Healthy Mothers Workplace Coalition has helped improve the lives of thousands of workers by recognizing employers for their family-friendly policies. At our fifth annual awards ceremony on Oct. 16, the coalition honored 64 San Francisco employers and heard from numerous dynamic speakers, including pairs of employers and employees; state and local officials; and Boies Schiller… Continue reading Healthy Mothers Workplace awards honor 64 employers for supporting working parents