Legal Aid at Work
@legalaidatwork.bsky.social
We support low-income workers in California by helping to ensure fair treatment in the workplace. We provide free legal services and advocate for policy changes that fight against injustice and systemic barriers to equity.
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Hi 👋 We’re Legal Aid at Work, a nonprofit that advocates for low-paid and marginalized workers in CA and helps them understand their workplace rights. As workers face unprecedented attacks by abusive employers and the federal government, we’re committed to protecting their rights.
When Mr. Winston's ability to work was suddenly threatened, everything his family depended on was at risk. Listen to his story and hear how Legal Aid at Work fought alongside him to keep his job while he and his wife were preparing for the birth of their child.
August 6, 2026 at 10:28 PM
When Mr. Winston's ability to work was suddenly threatened, everything his family depended on was at risk. Listen to his story and hear how Legal Aid at Work fought alongside him to keep his job while he and his wife were preparing for the birth of their child.
Preparing for release also means preparing for work.
Our REJ team recently visited Corcoran State Prison to answer questions about fair chance hiring, record clearance, and employment resources.
Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a stable future. 💙
Our REJ team recently visited Corcoran State Prison to answer questions about fair chance hiring, record clearance, and employment resources.
Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a stable future. 💙
July 10, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Preparing for release also means preparing for work.
Our REJ team recently visited Corcoran State Prison to answer questions about fair chance hiring, record clearance, and employment resources.
Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a stable future. 💙
Our REJ team recently visited Corcoran State Prison to answer questions about fair chance hiring, record clearance, and employment resources.
Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a stable future. 💙
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🚨 Silica Dust Can Kill.
Workers cutting, grinding, polishing, installing, or cleaning engineered stone may be breathing dangerous silica dust that can cause silicosis—an incurable lung disease.
📥 Download & share the new Worker Alert:
nationalcosh.org/resources/wo...
#WorkerSafety #Silicosis
Workers cutting, grinding, polishing, installing, or cleaning engineered stone may be breathing dangerous silica dust that can cause silicosis—an incurable lung disease.
📥 Download & share the new Worker Alert:
nationalcosh.org/resources/wo...
#WorkerSafety #Silicosis
July 8, 2026 at 7:43 PM
🚨 Silica Dust Can Kill.
Workers cutting, grinding, polishing, installing, or cleaning engineered stone may be breathing dangerous silica dust that can cause silicosis—an incurable lung disease.
📥 Download & share the new Worker Alert:
nationalcosh.org/resources/wo...
#WorkerSafety #Silicosis
Workers cutting, grinding, polishing, installing, or cleaning engineered stone may be breathing dangerous silica dust that can cause silicosis—an incurable lung disease.
📥 Download & share the new Worker Alert:
nationalcosh.org/resources/wo...
#WorkerSafety #Silicosis
The 2026 FIFA World Cup depends on thousands of workers whose labor often goes unseen. ⚽
Our latest blog explores the risks facing temporary and immigrant workers—and the organizing efforts helping protect their rights.
Our latest blog explores the risks facing temporary and immigrant workers—and the organizing efforts helping protect their rights.
July 6, 2026 at 9:55 PM
The 2026 FIFA World Cup depends on thousands of workers whose labor often goes unseen. ⚽
Our latest blog explores the risks facing temporary and immigrant workers—and the organizing efforts helping protect their rights.
Our latest blog explores the risks facing temporary and immigrant workers—and the organizing efforts helping protect their rights.
As we celebrate 110 years of worker justice, we're reflecting on the workers who helped create lasting change. Together with California Rural Legal Assistance, we supported a case that uncovered labor violations affecting more than 600 farmworkers.
June 23, 2026 at 10:09 PM
As we celebrate 110 years of worker justice, we're reflecting on the workers who helped create lasting change. Together with California Rural Legal Assistance, we supported a case that uncovered labor violations affecting more than 600 farmworkers.
🏳️🌈Today is LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Awareness Day.
Equal pay is about more than a paycheck. It's about dignity, economic security, and the chance to build a future.
We stand with LGBTQIA+ workers fighting for fair pay, equal opportunity, and workplaces free from discrimination.
Equal pay is about more than a paycheck. It's about dignity, economic security, and the chance to build a future.
We stand with LGBTQIA+ workers fighting for fair pay, equal opportunity, and workplaces free from discrimination.
June 17, 2026 at 10:29 PM
🏳️🌈Today is LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Awareness Day.
Equal pay is about more than a paycheck. It's about dignity, economic security, and the chance to build a future.
We stand with LGBTQIA+ workers fighting for fair pay, equal opportunity, and workplaces free from discrimination.
Equal pay is about more than a paycheck. It's about dignity, economic security, and the chance to build a future.
We stand with LGBTQIA+ workers fighting for fair pay, equal opportunity, and workplaces free from discrimination.
Pride is about dignity, safety, and the freedom to show up fully as yourself, including at work. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
This month, we’re highlighting the work our team is doing alongside LGBTQ+ workers across California to fight discrimination and advance safer, fairer workplaces for everyone.
This month, we’re highlighting the work our team is doing alongside LGBTQ+ workers across California to fight discrimination and advance safer, fairer workplaces for everyone.
June 17, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Pride is about dignity, safety, and the freedom to show up fully as yourself, including at work. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
This month, we’re highlighting the work our team is doing alongside LGBTQ+ workers across California to fight discrimination and advance safer, fairer workplaces for everyone.
This month, we’re highlighting the work our team is doing alongside LGBTQ+ workers across California to fight discrimination and advance safer, fairer workplaces for everyone.
For 45 years, Joan helped build Legal Aid at Work into a powerful force for workers across California and beyond.
Her leadership, courage, and unwavering commitment to justice transformed countless lives and strengthened the worker rights movement for generations to come. Thank you, Joan. 💙
Her leadership, courage, and unwavering commitment to justice transformed countless lives and strengthened the worker rights movement for generations to come. Thank you, Joan. 💙
June 15, 2026 at 7:53 PM
For 45 years, Joan helped build Legal Aid at Work into a powerful force for workers across California and beyond.
Her leadership, courage, and unwavering commitment to justice transformed countless lives and strengthened the worker rights movement for generations to come. Thank you, Joan. 💙
Her leadership, courage, and unwavering commitment to justice transformed countless lives and strengthened the worker rights movement for generations to come. Thank you, Joan. 💙
Thank you to everyone who joined us for JUSTICE ON THE JOB and helped celebrate Legal Aid at Work's 110th anniversary.
We're grateful to the workers, advocates, partners, and supporters who make this work possible. Together, we'll keep advancing justice for workers across California!
We're grateful to the workers, advocates, partners, and supporters who make this work possible. Together, we'll keep advancing justice for workers across California!
June 8, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for JUSTICE ON THE JOB and helped celebrate Legal Aid at Work's 110th anniversary.
We're grateful to the workers, advocates, partners, and supporters who make this work possible. Together, we'll keep advancing justice for workers across California!
We're grateful to the workers, advocates, partners, and supporters who make this work possible. Together, we'll keep advancing justice for workers across California!
Proud to join the Trans Empowerment Summit in Stockton hosted by @sjpridecenter 🏳️⚧️
We shared Know Your Rights resources, connected with community members, and stood alongside advocates working toward dignity, safety, and justice for trans and nonbinary workers across California.
We shared Know Your Rights resources, connected with community members, and stood alongside advocates working toward dignity, safety, and justice for trans and nonbinary workers across California.
June 5, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Proud to join the Trans Empowerment Summit in Stockton hosted by @sjpridecenter 🏳️⚧️
We shared Know Your Rights resources, connected with community members, and stood alongside advocates working toward dignity, safety, and justice for trans and nonbinary workers across California.
We shared Know Your Rights resources, connected with community members, and stood alongside advocates working toward dignity, safety, and justice for trans and nonbinary workers across California.
Legal Aid at Work stands with the Southern Poverty Law Center and civil rights organizations across the country against escalating attacks on lawful advocacy work. When organizations fighting hate, discrimination, and injustice are targeted, all of our rights are at risk. ✊
June 1, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Legal Aid at Work stands with the Southern Poverty Law Center and civil rights organizations across the country against escalating attacks on lawful advocacy work. When organizations fighting hate, discrimination, and injustice are targeted, all of our rights are at risk. ✊
Sandra Johnson from our Racial Economic Justice team joined Quest for Democracy in Sacramento and spoke with lawmakers about AB 2095, a bill that would strengthen protections for workers with conviction histories and expand fair access to jobs. ✊
May 27, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Sandra Johnson from our Racial Economic Justice team joined Quest for Democracy in Sacramento and spoke with lawmakers about AB 2095, a bill that would strengthen protections for workers with conviction histories and expand fair access to jobs. ✊
Oakland construction workers are speaking up to recover $300K+ in unpaid wages, and the fight is moving forward. ✊
Legal Aid at Work is representing workers as they push for accountability and fair pay.
Read more: www.kqed.org/news/1208146...
Legal Aid at Work is representing workers as they push for accountability and fair pay.
Read more: www.kqed.org/news/1208146...
May 11, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Oakland construction workers are speaking up to recover $300K+ in unpaid wages, and the fight is moving forward. ✊
Legal Aid at Work is representing workers as they push for accountability and fair pay.
Read more: www.kqed.org/news/1208146...
Legal Aid at Work is representing workers as they push for accountability and fair pay.
Read more: www.kqed.org/news/1208146...
Immigration-related intimidation has no place in the workplace.
AB 2495 would strengthen protections so workers can report violations and assert their rights without fear. We’re proud to support this work and grateful to our own Hailey McAllister for testifying in support of the bill. ✊
AB 2495 would strengthen protections so workers can report violations and assert their rights without fear. We’re proud to support this work and grateful to our own Hailey McAllister for testifying in support of the bill. ✊
May 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Immigration-related intimidation has no place in the workplace.
AB 2495 would strengthen protections so workers can report violations and assert their rights without fear. We’re proud to support this work and grateful to our own Hailey McAllister for testifying in support of the bill. ✊
AB 2495 would strengthen protections so workers can report violations and assert their rights without fear. We’re proud to support this work and grateful to our own Hailey McAllister for testifying in support of the bill. ✊
AB 1940 would make clear that menopause-related discrimination is unlawful in CA and strengthen workplace protections.
We support policies that reflect workers’ real health needs.
➡️Swipe through to learn more about the bill and our work.
#WorkersRights #WorkplaceJustice #CaliforniaWorkers
We support policies that reflect workers’ real health needs.
➡️Swipe through to learn more about the bill and our work.
#WorkersRights #WorkplaceJustice #CaliforniaWorkers
May 5, 2026 at 6:59 PM
AB 1940 would make clear that menopause-related discrimination is unlawful in CA and strengthen workplace protections.
We support policies that reflect workers’ real health needs.
➡️Swipe through to learn more about the bill and our work.
#WorkersRights #WorkplaceJustice #CaliforniaWorkers
We support policies that reflect workers’ real health needs.
➡️Swipe through to learn more about the bill and our work.
#WorkersRights #WorkplaceJustice #CaliforniaWorkers
This #FairChanceMonth, we’re naming a reality many workers face: In California, people are still denied jobs because of past conviction history, even when they’re fully qualified. These barriers are systemic, not personal.
April 30, 2026 at 9:01 PM
This #FairChanceMonth, we’re naming a reality many workers face: In California, people are still denied jobs because of past conviction history, even when they’re fully qualified. These barriers are systemic, not personal.
Every year, some workers don’t make it home, and others return with injuries or illnesses that stay with them for life.
As Gowri shares, every loss impacts a family and a community. Today is for the lives lost on the job and those living with the impact. 💙
#WorkersMemorialDay #WorkplaceSafety
As Gowri shares, every loss impacts a family and a community. Today is for the lives lost on the job and those living with the impact. 💙
#WorkersMemorialDay #WorkplaceSafety
April 28, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Every year, some workers don’t make it home, and others return with injuries or illnesses that stay with them for life.
As Gowri shares, every loss impacts a family and a community. Today is for the lives lost on the job and those living with the impact. 💙
#WorkersMemorialDay #WorkplaceSafety
As Gowri shares, every loss impacts a family and a community. Today is for the lives lost on the job and those living with the impact. 💙
#WorkersMemorialDay #WorkplaceSafety
Join us for a virtual action meeting on fair hiring in California!
🗓 April 23, 12 PM
📍 Zoom: bit.ly/fairchance2026
Hear updates, connect with advocates, and learn what’s next for AB 2095.
#FairChance #WorkersRights #FairHiring
🗓 April 23, 12 PM
📍 Zoom: bit.ly/fairchance2026
Hear updates, connect with advocates, and learn what’s next for AB 2095.
#FairChance #WorkersRights #FairHiring
April 21, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Join us for a virtual action meeting on fair hiring in California!
🗓 April 23, 12 PM
📍 Zoom: bit.ly/fairchance2026
Hear updates, connect with advocates, and learn what’s next for AB 2095.
#FairChance #WorkersRights #FairHiring
🗓 April 23, 12 PM
📍 Zoom: bit.ly/fairchance2026
Hear updates, connect with advocates, and learn what’s next for AB 2095.
#FairChance #WorkersRights #FairHiring
For 110 years, Legal Aid at Work has stood with workers fighting for dignity on the job. ✊
Join us May 28 for JUSTICE ON THE JOB, our annual celebration of worker justice. Sponsorships are open through May 8.
#JusticeOnTheJob #WorkersRights #WorkplaceJustice
Join us May 28 for JUSTICE ON THE JOB, our annual celebration of worker justice. Sponsorships are open through May 8.
#JusticeOnTheJob #WorkersRights #WorkplaceJustice
April 15, 2026 at 8:45 PM
For 110 years, Legal Aid at Work has stood with workers fighting for dignity on the job. ✊
Join us May 28 for JUSTICE ON THE JOB, our annual celebration of worker justice. Sponsorships are open through May 8.
#JusticeOnTheJob #WorkersRights #WorkplaceJustice
Join us May 28 for JUSTICE ON THE JOB, our annual celebration of worker justice. Sponsorships are open through May 8.
#JusticeOnTheJob #WorkersRights #WorkplaceJustice
Not all workers are protected from extreme heat.
AB 2499 would require CA to create enforceable heat safety standards in prisons—like access to water, cooling, and emergency protocols when temperatures become dangerous.
#WorkersRights #HeatSafety #ClimateJustice
AB 2499 would require CA to create enforceable heat safety standards in prisons—like access to water, cooling, and emergency protocols when temperatures become dangerous.
#WorkersRights #HeatSafety #ClimateJustice
April 13, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Not all workers are protected from extreme heat.
AB 2499 would require CA to create enforceable heat safety standards in prisons—like access to water, cooling, and emergency protocols when temperatures become dangerous.
#WorkersRights #HeatSafety #ClimateJustice
AB 2499 would require CA to create enforceable heat safety standards in prisons—like access to water, cooling, and emergency protocols when temperatures become dangerous.
#WorkersRights #HeatSafety #ClimateJustice
It’s Fair Chance Month, a time to recognize the resilience and potential of workers with conviction histories. Our Racial Economic Justice team fights hiring discrimination so workers are judged on their skills—not their past.
#FairChanceMonth #FairHiring #WorkersRights
#FairChanceMonth #FairHiring #WorkersRights
April 9, 2026 at 2:33 PM
It’s Fair Chance Month, a time to recognize the resilience and potential of workers with conviction histories. Our Racial Economic Justice team fights hiring discrimination so workers are judged on their skills—not their past.
#FairChanceMonth #FairHiring #WorkersRights
#FairChanceMonth #FairHiring #WorkersRights
📝California lawmakers are considering new workplace bills on discrimination, AI, immigration, and safety—including limits on automated decision-making and stronger protections against unfair practices.
#WorkersRights #CaliforniaWorkers #WorkplaceJustice
#WorkersRights #CaliforniaWorkers #WorkplaceJustice
April 6, 2026 at 8:19 PM
📝California lawmakers are considering new workplace bills on discrimination, AI, immigration, and safety—including limits on automated decision-making and stronger protections against unfair practices.
#WorkersRights #CaliforniaWorkers #WorkplaceJustice
#WorkersRights #CaliforniaWorkers #WorkplaceJustice
🚨A major win in NJ: the state Supreme Court confirmed that workers must be paid for work they’ve already performed—regardless of immigration status.
Strong wage laws help prevent exploitation and protect all workers.
#WorkersRights #WageTheft #ImmigrantRights
Strong wage laws help prevent exploitation and protect all workers.
#WorkersRights #WageTheft #ImmigrantRights
April 3, 2026 at 4:27 PM
🚨A major win in NJ: the state Supreme Court confirmed that workers must be paid for work they’ve already performed—regardless of immigration status.
Strong wage laws help prevent exploitation and protect all workers.
#WorkersRights #WageTheft #ImmigrantRights
Strong wage laws help prevent exploitation and protect all workers.
#WorkersRights #WageTheft #ImmigrantRights
In California, a proposed bill (AB 1940) would clarify that menopause, perimenopause, and postmenopause are protected under workplace discrimination law—and that workers may have a right to accommodations.
#WorkersRights #WorkplaceJustice #EndWorkplaceDiscrimination
#WorkersRights #WorkplaceJustice #EndWorkplaceDiscrimination
March 31, 2026 at 7:54 PM
In California, a proposed bill (AB 1940) would clarify that menopause, perimenopause, and postmenopause are protected under workplace discrimination law—and that workers may have a right to accommodations.
#WorkersRights #WorkplaceJustice #EndWorkplaceDiscrimination
#WorkersRights #WorkplaceJustice #EndWorkplaceDiscrimination
A record 355,000+ Californians used Paid Family Leave in 2025—up 16% from the year before. Higher wage replacement (70–90% of pay) is helping more workers afford time to care for a new child or sick family member.
#PaidFamilyLeave #WorkersRights #WorkplaceJustice
#PaidFamilyLeave #WorkersRights #WorkplaceJustice
March 25, 2026 at 2:18 PM
A record 355,000+ Californians used Paid Family Leave in 2025—up 16% from the year before. Higher wage replacement (70–90% of pay) is helping more workers afford time to care for a new child or sick family member.
#PaidFamilyLeave #WorkersRights #WorkplaceJustice
#PaidFamilyLeave #WorkersRights #WorkplaceJustice