By Sandra Johnson, Fair Chance Organizer at Legal Aid at Work As someone who was incarcerated in and out for 15 years, incarceration has impacted my family tremendously. My brother was just released after doing 44 years of time and my younger sister also did some time in prison. Every single one of us had… Continue reading SB 474 Can Prevent Families from Struggling to Support Their Loved Ones in Prison
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Lead Plaintiff Ashley Badis of Hawai’i Title IX Case Wins a Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award
By Sophia Ureta-Fulan, Law Clerk at Legal Aid at Work and rising 3L at UC Law San Francisco Ashley Badis, lead plaintiff in a Title IX case against the Hawai’i Department of Education (DOE), has won a Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award. The award honors Ashley’s use of sports as a catalyst for change… Continue reading Lead Plaintiff Ashley Badis of Hawai’i Title IX Case Wins a Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award
Legal Aid at Work Celebrates Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act
By Iris Wagner, Law Clerk at Legal Aid at Work and rising 3L at UC Law San Francisco Today, June 27, 2023, marks the implementation of the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), momentous legislation that requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant and postpartum workers. Legal Aid at Work (LAAW) Senior Staff Attorney… Continue reading Legal Aid at Work Celebrates Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act
Righting a Decades-Old Wrong for Black Servicemembers
By Amelia Gallay, Law Clerk at Legal Aid at Work and rising 3L at U.C. Berkeley Law John and James Ponder were among 18 Black sailors stationed aboard the U.S.S. Philadelphia in 1940. In September of that year, John, James and 13 of their peers (all Black “mess men”) wrote an open letter to the… Continue reading Righting a Decades-Old Wrong for Black Servicemembers
Celebrating 30 Years of the Family and Medical Leave Act
February 5th marks the 30th anniversary of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA. This historic legislation has protected millions of workers across the country from losing their jobs during times of need, like when facing serious illness or welcoming a new child. Since its implementation, working people have used the FMLA more than… Continue reading Celebrating 30 Years of the Family and Medical Leave Act
Two LAAW Staff Members Recognized with New Titles for their Dedicated Service
Legal Aid at Work is proud to announce that two staff members have attained senior status in their positions in recognition of their accumulated knowledge, expertise, and years of service. Their longstanding dedication strengthens our organization’s ability to respond to unlawful acts in the workplace suffered by our clients and their communities. Their names and… Continue reading Two LAAW Staff Members Recognized with New Titles for their Dedicated Service
LGBTQ Veterans Still Feeling Harms from Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
Veterans’ Day, November 11, is a time for us to reflect on the service of our nation’s veterans. One group of veterans often overlooked are LGBTQ veterans who were discharged because of the government’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy and previous policies that excluded people from service based on their sexual orientation. While the formal… Continue reading LGBTQ Veterans Still Feeling Harms from Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
Recent Improvements in California Family and Medical Leave Laws
In the last few years, California has passed several laws improving families’ access to time off and pay to address serious health conditions or bond with a new child. These laws have expanded who can take leave, how much they will get paid while on leave, what reasons they can take leave for, and which… Continue reading Recent Improvements in California Family and Medical Leave Laws
Landmark California Court Decision Protects Immigrant Workers from Abusive Discovery
A California appellate court issued a groundbreaking ruling on Friday, August 26, 2022, that dealt a significant blow to California employers’ illegal attempts to use the civil discovery process to quell immigrant workers’ labor and employment rights. In doing so, the decision will help safeguard the ability of all persons to assert their workplace rights… Continue reading Landmark California Court Decision Protects Immigrant Workers from Abusive Discovery