Employment Law Project
Documented: Documented and NYLAG Dispel Misinformation for Immigrants
Mel González, Project Director for the Employment Law Project at NYLAG, joined Documented for a question-and-answer session with recently arrived immigrants to offer crucial legal ...
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FY2023
NYLAG, NCLEJ & MRNY File Federal Civil Rights Complaint Against New York State Department of Labor for Discriminating in Unemployment Insurance Procedures
The complaint alleges that the New York State Department of Labor discriminates against its clients and workers who have limited English proficiency by failing to ...
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Community Education
Systematic Barriers Prevent Non-English Speakers from Accessing Unemployment Benefits in New York: NYLAG Attorney Comments
Language access barriers have systematically affected the ability for people with limited English skills to receive benefits from unemployment insurance programs in New York State. ...
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Community Education
What You Need to Know: 7 COVID Relief Bill Benefits
President Biden recently signed the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package into law. Find out if any of these seven benefits from the relief bill affect ...
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Community Education
Your Legal Questions Answered: COVID-19 Vaccine
Worried about missing work if your child’s school has shifted to remote learning, hybrid learning, or suddenly closes? You may have the right to take ...
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Community Education
Your Rights in the Workplace if Your Child is Remote Learning
Worried about missing work if your child’s school has shifted to remote learning, hybrid learning, or suddenly closes? You may have the right to take ...
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Advocacy
Virtual Hearings Put Children, Abuse Victims at Ease in Court
In this Bloomberg Law article, NYLAG's Amanda Beltz agrees remote technology, done right, in family court can remain after the pandemic—if concerns are addressed.
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Community Education
Out of Work? How to Navigate Unemployment Benefits in the Coronavirus Crisis
Many New Yorkers are still battling the unemployment challenges caused by the pandemic. Learn how to navigate unemployment benefits in this The City article featuring ...
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Community Education
Unemployment Benefits During COVID-19—FAQs Answered
On June 12th, 2020, NYLAG held a live Q&A discussing unemployment insurance, rights when hours or wages are cut, and more. Here is the pre-recorded ...
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Community Education
COVID-19 FAQs: Workers’ rights, unemployment, independent contractors & more
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created an economic crisis: millions have loss jobs, others are essential workers at increased risk for being exposed to the ...
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