In a historic ruling, the California Supreme Court held today that a single use of the “N-word” or other unambiguous racial epithets by a coworker can constitute a hostile work environment under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
Category: Press Release
Statement on the Federal Court’s Rejection of Motion to Dismiss the “Justice for LGBTQ Veterans” Case
On June 20, 2024, a federal judge in San Francisco rejected the Department of Defense’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging ongoing discrimination against LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and similar earlier policies. Below is a statement from the Impact Fund, Legal Aid at Work, and King & Spalding LLP regarding this… Continue reading Statement on the Federal Court’s Rejection of Motion to Dismiss the “Justice for LGBTQ Veterans” Case
Legal Aid at Work Applauds CA Supreme Court Ruling Removing Taxpayer Deception Act from November Ballot
Today, the California Supreme Court ordered the Secretary of State to refrain from taking any steps that would place the so-called “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act” (also known as the Taxpayer Deception Act) on the November ballot. The Court ruled that the measure would have imposed such sweeping changes to our system of government that it could only be enacted… Continue reading Legal Aid at Work Applauds CA Supreme Court Ruling Removing Taxpayer Deception Act from November Ballot
Settlement Agreement with Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Improves Accessibility for Riders with Mobility Disabilities
For Immediate Release Press Contacts Jinny Kim, Disability Rights Advocates: jkim@dralegal.org, 510-529-3432 Laura Alvarenga Scalia, Legal Aid at Work: lalvarenga@legalaidatwork.org; 415-593-0059 April 18, 2024—San Francisco, CA—Today, a federal judge approved a class settlement that provides significant changes that will improve the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART)’s accessibility for riders with mobility disabilities. The settlement… Continue reading Settlement Agreement with Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Improves Accessibility for Riders with Mobility Disabilities
College Park High School Students File Title IX Lawsuit Against School District
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 MEDIA CONTACTS: Julianna Gesiotto, California Women’s Law Center, julianna.gesiotto@cwlc.org, 323-951-9847 Elizabeth Kristen, Legal Aid at Work, ekristen@legalaidatwork.org. 510-501-4692 Marcella Tortorici, Winston & Strawn, LLP, MTortorici@winston.com, 305-910-0583 Elizabeth Gropman, Kaufmann & Gropman LLP, egropman@kgworklaw.com, 510-817-4380 SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Last week, three students at College Park High School filed a… Continue reading College Park High School Students File Title IX Lawsuit Against School District
Legal Aid at Work Supports Intersectionality Bill to Recognize Amplified Harm in Anti-Discrimination Laws
For Media Release Feb. 14, 2024 MEDIA CONTACTS CA Sen. Smallwood-Cuevas Introduces Intersectionality Bill to Recognize Amplified Harm of Overlapping Forms of Discrimination in CA Law The bill is supported by CA Employment Lawyers Association, Equal Rights Advocates, Legal Aid at Work, and Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw SACRAMENTO — California Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas introduced a bill… Continue reading Legal Aid at Work Supports Intersectionality Bill to Recognize Amplified Harm in Anti-Discrimination Laws
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Settlement Class Notice
The Court has scheduled a Fairness Hearing for April 18, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. It will be held in person at: United States District CourtNorthern District of CaliforniaCourtroom B – 15th Floor450 Golden Gate AvenueSan Francisco, CA 94102 We will update this page if the date, time, place, or format of the hearing changes. If you have a mobility… Continue reading San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Settlement Class Notice
Settlement Agreement Reached in Landmark Gender Equity Lawsuit against Hawaiʻi High School
PRESS RELEASE: for immediate release (Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, October 27, 2023.) The parties in a longstanding federal lawsuit involving gender equity at Hawaiʻi’s largest public school, Campbell High School, have reached a settlement agreement to ensure that girls at the school have the same athletic opportunities, access, treatment, and benefits in high school sports as boys.… Continue reading Settlement Agreement Reached in Landmark Gender Equity Lawsuit against Hawaiʻi High School
U.S. Veterans File “Justice for LGBTQ Veterans” Lawsuit Against U.S. Department of Defense
Class Action Lawsuit Seeks Justice for LGBTQ+ Veterans Discharged Under “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” and Related Policies