Calling all former staff members, Workers’ Rights Clinic students, clerks, and interns 🗣️ Have you joined the Legal Aid at Work Alumni Circle yet? Members get access to in-person events, networking opportunities, and exclusive perks. Join now: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14771036/

In a @cafastfoodunion.org survey, only 9% of fast food employees said their employers comply with rules meant to protect workers from excessive heat 🥵 Learn more in @kqednews.kqed.org https://www.kqed.org/news/11999014/working-inside-during-a-heat-wave-what-to-know-about-californias-new-protections

Fast food workers often work in unsafe environments, and most don’t know their rights. A @sanjosespotlight.com op-ed calls for Know Your Rights training to end this cycle of exploitation. https://sanjosespotlight.com/cohen-when-washington-fails-workers-california-must-lead/

Settlement announcement 📣 Contemporary Services Corporation, one of the largest staffing companies in the U.S., agreed to reform its hiring practices to comply with the Fair Chance Act. The settlement we won will help tens of thousands of workers with conviction histories secure job offers.

In the Central Valley, workers’ rights attorneys are hard to find. We traveled to Fresno for the Mexican Consulate’s Workers’ Rights Advocacy Week, where we spread the word about our free clinics. Share this post to help workers learn about our clinics: https://bit.ly/4ghBZ34

Attention healthcare workers and patients: No matter your immigration status, you–like all workers–have rights if immigration agents show up at your workplace. Read this thread to access helpful resources 🧵

Pregnant or parenting at work? You might be wondering: 👶 When can I take paid leave? 🍼 What accommodations can I ask for? ⚖️ Am I protected from retaliation? We’ve got you covered. Watch and share our short explainer video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c4T9SHyGoA&t=1s&ab_channel=LegalAidatWork

Immigration raids are becoming more frequent and getting more violent. Our attorneys, like Maria Tapia-Hernandez, are providing legal assistance to immigrant workers—but this work depends on community support. Make a contribution to help sustain our work: https://bit.ly/4g1dlUj

Thank a worker on #LaborDay! Workers, especially immigrant and union workers, ARE the American economy. Yet today, they face relentless attacks from federal lawmakers. We’re proud to champion the rights of all workers and help build a future where every person can earn a living wage with dignity.

Today is #NHPIEqualPayDay. NHPI women must work EIGHT extra months to earn what white men made last year. 63¢ to the dollar is not equality—it’s injustice. We’re proud to fight for pay equity and the dignity all workers deserve.

Immigration enforcement is intensifying across California. No matter your status, you have rights at work. Share this resource hub with your community to make sure everyone knows their rights: https://legalaidatwork.org/know-your-rights-key-resources-for-immigrant-workers/

Workers' Advocate Sandra Johnson and other nonprofit workers recently attended @replsimon.bsky.social's listening session in Oakland to discuss ongoing challenges faced by Bay Area residents. What do you think are the most pressing issues facing our community?

Worried about interacting with ICE? You’re not alone. Read @lapublicpress.bsky.social's recent article to learn how you can protect yourself and your neighbors. lapublicpress.org/2025/07/how-...

Trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive workers: you have rights on the job. We’re partnering with SF LGBT Center to host an in-person Know Your Rights workshop on August 19th. Learn how to assert your rights—and what to do if they’re violated. RSVP now: www.eventbrite.com/e/know-your-...

📣 Attention all former staff members, Workers’ Rights Clinic students, clerks, and interns 📣 Don’t forget to join the Legal Aid at Work Alumni Circle! As a member, you’ll get access to in-person events, networking opportunities, and exclusive perks. Join today: www.linkedin.com/groups/14771...

Introducing: the Legal Aid at Work Alumni Circle! If you’re a former staff member, clerk, or intern, you’re invited to join our exclusive community for virtual discussions, in-person events, and networking opportunities. Sign up for our LinkedIn group to learn more: www.linkedin.com/groups/14771...

Thanks again to Dean Chemerinsky for his sobering review of the recent SCOTUS term! His reflections on the role legal advocates play in protecting constitutional rights served as an inspiring call to action. Read more insights in his @americanbar.org ‬piece: www.abajournal.com/columns/arti...

Why are more men taking paid family leave? Staff Attorney Sela Steiger spoke with @laist.com ‬about how expanded policies are encouraging dads to use this vital program. Read the article ⬇️ laist.com/news/educati...

Today is the last day to register for our virtual event with @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social Dean Erwin Chemerinsky. Join us at 12pm PT this Wednesday for a review of the recent SCOTUS term ⚖️ Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

There are just a few days left to register for our event with @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social Dean Erwin Chemerinsky. Join us at 12pm PT on July 23 for a review of the recent SCOTUS term ⚖️ Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Parental leave policies can be confusing, leaving current and expecting parents unable to use all their benefits. Senior Staff Attorney Julia Parish broke down six things California workers should know about parental leave. Read more in @kqednews.kqed.org www.kqed.org/news/1204687...

Still trying to make sense of this term’s many alarming SCOTUS rulings? Join us for a virtual event with @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social Dean Erwin Chemerinsky on July 23, where he’ll review key decisions. Register for free now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

What does it mean to be free? To us, freedom includes the right to earn a livable wage in a safe environment. We’re proud to defend the fundamental rights of all workers, including immigrants. #IndependenceDay

Legal Aid at Work just turned 109! Last week, we celebrated over a century of fighting for workplace justice—and we’re not slowing down. Thanks to everyone who showed up, spoke out, and reminded us why this work matters ⚖️

From expanding paid family leave to securing justice for LGBTQ+ vets, we’re fighting for queer and trans workers every single day. We’re proud to keep showing up as allies, during #Pride and beyond. 🌈

Employers cannot interfere with their employees’ rights to political expression under California law. Last week, we held a press conference to announce a filing on behalf of Lauren Gaw, a nurse who was fired for displaying stickers on her water bottles that showed support for Palestinian people.

#Juneteenth is a call to action for all of us who are still fighting for racial justice. Listen to Sandra Johnson from our Racial Economic Justice team explain the importance of advocating for Black workers.

Lauren Gaw was a nurse with Surgical Care Affiliates (SCA) in La Jolla, CA, but she was fired after placing stickers on her water bottle that expressed support for Palestinians.

Today is #LGBTQIAEqualPayDay, a reminder that queer & trans workers often face wage discrimination at work. We’re proud to champion LGBTQIA+ workers in the fight for pay equity, dignity, and safety in the workplace.

LGBTQ+ workers often face discrimination at work, especially if they identify as Latine or have limited English language skills. We visited our partners at CalPride’s Merced office to see firsthand how they’re supporting this worker community in the Central Valley.

Everyone, regardless of their immigration status, has rights during a workplace raid or audit. "Your Rights If Immigration Shows Up at Work: Workplace Raids and Audits" resource created by @legalaidatwork.bsky.social. legalaidatwork.org/factsheet/wo....

We are outraged by the unjust treatment of Sen Alex Padilla during today’s DHS press conference. We elect our public officials to speak truth to power and advocate for our rights, and when Sen Padilla tried to do that, he was forcibly removed and handcuffed by law enforcement. It’s unacceptable.

Over the weekend, countless people were arrested, detained, and injured in unlawful raids by ICE and DHS in Los Angeles. If you were impacted, we’re here to help with a thread of resources 🧵

Legal Aid at Work stands with immigrant workers and our friends at ‪@seiuca.bsky.social‬ We condemn the violent ICE raids in Los Angeles that targeted immigrant communities and left SEIU President David Huerta injured and detained. All workers deserve safety, dignity, and respect on the job.

Happy LGBTQ Families Day! Every parent in CA has a right to time off, wage replacement, & other accommodations for parenting—no matter their gender identity or sexual orientation. Check out our guide to learn about legal protections for LGBTQ+ working parents. legalaidatwork.org/factsheet/wo...

If you’re anxious about ICE raiding your workplace, you’re not alone. The best way to protect yourself is to know your rights. Learn more by reading our full toolkit about workplace raids and audits: legalaidatwork.org/factsheet/wo...

This #MemorialDay, we honor those who gave all—and remember the LGBTQ+ service members who were denied benefits because of their sexuality. We’re proud to have reached a settlement with the DoD to help right this historical wrong. www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-...

A recent survey by @cafastfoodunion.bsky.social found that 4 in 5 fast-food workers who are concerned about their immigration status are less likely to file labor complaints. These results show why Know Your Rights trainings are essential. californiafastfoodworkersunion.org/our-rights-a...

On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (#IDAHOBIT), we’re renewing our commitment to educating LGBTQ+ workers about their workplace rights. Learn more about legal protections for trans and nonbinary workers by reading our toolkit: legalaidatwork.org/factsheet/tr...

SB 590 would expand California’s paid family leave law, allowing Californians to care for close friends and extended family without sacrificing wages. Learn more about SB 590 by reading this report from @calbudgetcenter.org calbudgetcenter.org/resources/ch...

It’s Childcare Providers Day! Today is the perfect time to learn more about your right to take job-protected leave to care for children in your family (or your chosen family). Watch our know-your-rights video, which is available in 10 languages. legalaidatwork.org/videos/pregn...

We’re excited to launch our partnership with the @ucmerced.bsky.social Community and Labor Center! This collaboration is aimed at expanding access to legal services for low-wage and immigrant workers in the Central Valley—a region that’s deeply underserved when it comes to workplace rights.

In our 109 years of service, we have always been there for workers who need it most, and we’re not backing down. Members of our staff and board rallied for judicial and legal independence as part of today’s #LawDayofAction to send a clear message: our constitutional rights must be protected.

Happy #InternationalWorkersDay on our 109th Anniversary! Today and every day, we’re proud to support low-wage and marginalized workers across California. You can learn more about our work and access hundreds of resources about workplace rights by visiting our website: legalaidatwork.org

Today is the last day to secure your spot in our annual event invitation! Sign up to sponsor our event, Justice on the Job: host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration...

During #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth, we’re sharing resources to help California workers recognize and report sexual harassment and assault in the workplace. Access our toolkit to learn more about how you can take action against sexual harassment: legalaidatwork.org/wp-content/u...

During #FairChanceMonth, Sandra Johnson from our Racial Economic Justice team participated in the 11th Pathways to Progress Fair, which provides reentry, education, and employment resources for people who have been involved in and impacted by the criminal legal system.

Curious about the significance of #FairChanceMonth? Listen to @sarah-ivey.bsky.social, Interim Director of our Racial Economic Justice program, explain why we recognize it each year.

There’s just over a week left to secure your spot as a sponsor in our annual event invitation. Join us on June 26 as we celebrate our 109th anniversary, and become a sponsor by signing up here: legalaidatwork.org/annual-event...

Last week marked our final Workers’ Rights Clinic of the school year at @law.ucla.edu. Led by Director of the Community Legal Services program, DeCarol Davis, and staff attorney Laura Alvarenga Scalia, this clinic helps law students serve clients in need by advocating for low-wage workers.