Thanks from BayLegal go to Napa County Women Lawyers (NCWL) for launching an online fundraising site in support of Bay Area Legal Aid today. For many years, NCWL and its members have provided community partnerships, volunteer support, advocacy, and fundraising support for legal services in Napa County, initially in partnership with Legal Aid of Napa. Workers` rights » confirmed by our impact Litigation and direct legal advice States now have stronger legal protection for pregnant workers If you have a comment or complaint about any aspect of the service we have provided to you, please email us at advice@workingfamilies.org.uk Our mission is to remove the barriers that people with workplace care responsibilities are Face. We foster positive change by supporting and advocating on behalf of working parents and caregivers, working with employers to create flexible and family-friendly cultures, and influencing government policy. BayLegal`s mission is to provide meaningful access to the civil justice system through high-quality legal assistance, regardless of the client`s location, language or disability. This really helps us to give the best advice when we have all the details of your request. Please be as open as possible in your request or when you are asked to provide more information so that we can advise and assist you as accurately as possible. If we do not have the big picture, we cannot give specific advice. COVID-19 Update: ABB may provide legal information regarding reasonable precautions regarding pregnancy and disability. Workers with general questions about the employer`s policies regarding masks and/or vaccinations can refer to the EEOC and CDC guidelines on the subject.

We support vulnerable workers with our free legal advice and direct representation. To download a shareable Palm map with information in English and Spanish about A Better Balance`s free and confidential legal advice, click here. We do not provide legal advice outside of a client relationship. This means, for example, that as long as we are not in a formal customer relationship, we cannot provide legal advice based on your potential legal claims or tell you what you need to do in your personal situation. If you are looking for a replacement, we can discuss possible options. We are not a state law enforcement agency and do not handle legal complaints. We are not affiliated with any company and do not process requests for leave at work. The telephone line is for parents, caregivers and their counsellors. We are an independent charity that provides free advice on workers` rights to parents and carers, as well as benefits for families. You can also use our online form for advice. Our advice by e-mail and telephone is confidential.

This means that we will not share your data with third parties outside of workers` families (with the exception of our volunteers and, in some cases, auditors, who are also required to maintain confidentiality) without your permission. With the generous support of the legal community, funders, foundations and other donors, Legal Aid at Work offers four main services: ABB is a national non-profit legal advocacy group. Our free, confidential legal advice can help you understand your workplace rights to care and the care of your family members. Individuals received legal advice and representation to access health care and key benefits of the safety net. We offer access to free time, paid time off and other workplace accommodations for employees who are parents, pregnant, caregivers, or taking care of their own health. We provide free and confidential advice through our Work and Family Helpline, represent people in low-income professions and industries, and advocate for system and policy change to promote the rights of working families through partnerships with families, health and social service providers and government agencies. Our work is based on our firm belief that no employee should have to choose between their work and income and the health and well-being of their family. Working Families` advisory team also sends regular newsletters to parents, caregivers and professionals. To subscribe to one or more of these newsletters, you can sign up here. Please see our Legal Aid Services Charter, which outlines what we will do for you. the service standards you can expect; and expected timelines.

It also describes what we need from you in order for us to meet our obligations. “Your email was very helpful and answered all my initial questions. I certainly have a better understanding of my maternity rights now. Thank you for also providing links so I can search for more information. A Better Balance uses the power of the law to promote justice for workers so they can provide for themselves and their loved ones without compromising their economic security. “I was so panicked before the call, but now I feel so much more confident now that I`ve spoken to you.” Every year, Working Families helps thousands of parents and caregivers solve their problems. Sometimes, however, someone may feel like we did something wrong. We need to be told that so that we can rectify the situation. Clients and their children have found resources and representation to fight housing discrimination and evictions. Click on the photos below to find out what types of issues we`re addressing and what communities we`re serving. “Thank you for your time today, you gave me very helpful advice and clarified my rights regarding parental leave and free time for relatives – it`s really appreciated.” This success is only possible with your support.

DONATE TODAY For more information on your labour laws related to the global COVID-19 pandemic, visit our online resources page. Please treat our staff and volunteers with dignity and respect. Today`s verdict in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse repeats an all-too-familiar pattern of paramilitary violence against black people fighting for liberation and their allies operating with government approval. At Bay Area Legal Aid, we firmly believe that whatever the outcome of this case, non-governmental racial terror is not. Workers were entitled to paid sick leave under state and local laws If you have any comments or suggestions, please let a staff member know or write to us. We rely on your feedback to ensure we provide quality service. We want to achieve a society in which everyone can fully fulfil their work and family responsibilities, where all parents and guardians have equal opportunities to find and develop secure and paid employment. Please check your spam folder to make sure you receive emails from us.

Please note that after receiving your message, we would like to ask you for additional information or speak to you by phone in order to answer your questions in the best possible way. Victims of abuse and their children escaped intimate partner abuse and received over $5 million in current and future support contracts. Please note that ESD paid family leave will be available for 8 weeks instead of 6 weeks from 1 July 2020. Check back soon to receive our updated documents. Do you have a question about any of the following?* (Check all that apply.) Workplace issues related to COVID-19 (coronavirus 2020)Sick leave or medical leave for your own medical needsSick leave or sick leave for the medical needs of a family memberContinuance/parental leave (i.e. maternity leave, paternity leave) accommodation at work in the event of pregnancy, childbirth or related illnesses; or unfair treatment in the workplace because you are pregnantBreastfeeding/pumpingUnfair treatment in the workplace because you are a parent or other caregiverUnfair planning practicesPay discrimination or wage history Requests from a potential employerBeing penalized at work for absences for medical/family care needsOther Our helpline is a 0300 number and costs the same price than a national appeal. It should be included in all the free minutes you have with your carrier. For more information on labour laws related to pregnancy, parenthood, sick leave and family care, visit our Workplace Rights Hub. For the top five things every New York worker needs to know, check out our fact sheet. To reach the helpline, please fill out the online contact form below.

Sacramento, CA (May 14, 2020) Legal Aid at Work and California Work & Family Coalition. BARSTOW – When Jennifer Atkinson returned to work at a military base in the Mojave Desert. It also describes what we need from you in order for us to meet our obligations. Congratulations to Andrea Crider, BayLegal`s Senior Counsel, and her clients who just received $48,000 in road debt relief from BayLegal`s representation in the Contra Costa County Homeless Court. Andrea reports that during extensive argument in the Homeless Court and the Traffic Court, this is the largest amount of debt she has incurred. We provide advice on a range of issues affecting parents and caregivers in the workplace. Here are some common examples: We are pleased to announce that Governor Newsom has signed SB 1383, drafted by Senator Hannah-Beth. For more information on paid family vacations in New York State, visit our online resource, FamilyLeaveWorks. Legal Aid at Work and Generation Spark are pleased to present a new tool: “Advokat”. Any information you share with us is confidential; We will not disclose it to anyone unless you give us your express permission to do so or we are required to do so by a court.