Justice at Work Law Group

02/15/2025

This is terrible. An entire community has lost its protection and is now subject to employment discrimination.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission moved to drop a suit on behalf of a worker allegedly fired for his sexual orientation and gender identity, arguing the case conflicts with President Trump's executive order.

09/25/2023

Writers reach deal with Hollywood studios, agree to end strike

Hollywood production has been halted for months as actors and writers have been on strike. Now, the writers are headed back to work. Actors represented by SAG-AFTRA remain on strike.

09/23/2023

UAW ramped up strikes against GM and Stellantis — but not Ford

UAW workers at 38 GM and Stellantis faciilties across 20 states walked off their jobs, though Ford was not hit with new strikes. President Biden is set to attend a picket line next week.

09/01/2023

"Roughly half of all Latino, Black and Native American workers earned $32,329 or less in 2021 — $10,000 less than the state’s median per capita income. That’s compared to less than one-third of White workers and one-quarter of Asian workers statewide during the same year, with White workers holding the majority of executive jobs across the state despite comprising about a third of the overall workforce."

Women continue to make up the majority of low-wage workers in the Golden State, while roughly half of all Latino, Black and Native American workers earned $32,329 or less in 2021.

08/29/2023

“It has enormous potential,” said Ruth Silver Taube, an attorney who coordinates the Santa Clara County Wage Theft Coalition. “It disincentivizes wage theft because business owners want to keep their restaurants open.”

Proud to be part of the Santa Clara County Wage Theft Coalition!

'Wage theft is on everyone's radar now, and I do believe that there's a consensus that it's not acceptable in this county,' said a workers' rights advocate.

08/04/2023

(KRON) — The owner of a San Jose flooring company was sentenced to county jail and ordered to pay over $580,000 in restitution for fraud. Martin Helda, 35, failed to pay his employee $1 milli…

07/10/2023

Asian and Asian-American workers in Silicon Valley have long faced a gap between their representation in overall workforces and in leadership positions.

06/06/2023

Part of the legacy of the Roberts Court is that it has allowed discrimination and targeting of LGBTQ+ to flourish.

Shelly Fitzgerald was fired from a Catholic school after officials learned she married a woman. How her case could affect other LGBTQ workers.

06/02/2023

"The decision, which comes as strikes across the U.S. are at a 15-year high, could make walking out much riskier for workers, labor activists fear."

Decision weakens labor protections by potentially discouraging employees from going on strike, worker advocates say.

05/18/2023

"This is not just a win for the dancers at this club, but the entire strip club industry," said Lilith, a Star Garden dancer. "St*****rs who want to unionize their workplaces and have a voice in the way their clubs are run now have a clear path forward."

All workers deserve union power!

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05/17/2023

GOP frontrunners Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis attack DEI, Democrats embrace it. Now those divisions have spread to the workplace.

05/16/2023

There is a special San Jose film screening of Dignidad: California Domestic Workers' Journey for Justice.

This documentary follows part of the journey in the fight for health and safety protections and centers the voices and stories of domestic worker members leading the movement. Share in celebrating their victories, reflecting on lessons learned, and gearing up to continue the fight for domestic worker rights and dignity.

It is recommend that you wear a N95 or K95 mask and that you stay at home if you are experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms. There will be a limited number of masks available for free at the venue. Program and film from 5pm to 7pm.

The organizers strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. The auditorium is wheelchair accessible, with accessible bathrooms. Film and program will be available in Spanish and English. The film is also fully captioned in Spanish and partially captioned in English. To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, please refrain from wearing strong fragrances. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please email Lindsay at [email protected].

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