Concerned the right of a domestic violence victim to take leave from work for proceedings and medical care under California's domestic violence leave law and the Family Rights act.
Workplace Equality and Economic Empowerment
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Domestic or sexual violence often affects victims or survivors at work. Victims may need time off to address the violence. They may also need changes made at work to stop the abuser or perpetrator from harassing them at work or to make the workplace safer. Some victims are illegally fired because of the violence. There are many laws that give victims working in New York City important rights and benefits. This guide answers some common questions.
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Existen varias leyes en la cuidad de Nueva York que les dan ciertos derechos y beneficios en su trabajo a las víctimas del abuso. Esta guía intenta responder a preguntas comunes sobre estos derechos.
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Determined whether Nebraska, in passing a law denying welfare benefits to a child when the child's family was already receiving welfare, intended it to apply to children whose parents were unable to work because of disability.
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Concerned sex discrimination, retaliation, and Equal Pay Act claims by female elevator mechanic denied equal job opportunities and subjected to sexual harassment by co-workers and supervisors.
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Legal Momentum served as co-counsel in this case which determined whether welfare recipients who must work in public "workfare" jobs in order to receive welfare benefits are protected against sexual harassment and discrimination in those jobs by Title VII.
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A case that determined the right of abuse victim to leave work to obtain protection orders against an abuser.
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Determined the Constitutionality of New Jersey's Child Exclusion law, which denies welfare benefits to children born to mothers already receiving welfare.
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The Impact of Violence in the Lives of Working Women Creating Solutions — Creating Change.
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Determined whether domestic violence survivors who are discharged from work for reasons related to abuse are eligible for unemployment insurance benefits.
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Legal Momentum-sponsored survey confirmed that parents were not provided with adequate information about child care. Responding to advocacy by NOW Legal Defense and Bronx Legal Services, New York State and City issued directives specifically designed to ensure that caseworkers provide parents with child care information. A follow-up survey demonstrated that the directives were not being followed.
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This brochure provides statistics on domestic violence victims and costs, how domestic violence affects and unions, and guidance on creating an environment where what was traditionally seen as a “private” problem can be openly and effectively addressed.
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