Wage Claim Victory for Local Construction Worker

Wage Claim Victory for Local Construction Worker

Gabriel Maldonado contacted the Center for Workers’ Rights in June of 2020. He reached out to us because for four years prior he had worked for a local construction company and had expressed concern about unpaid wages, a lack of reimbursement for materials purchased...
Another CWR Victory Preserving Pandemic Unemployment Benefits

Another CWR Victory Preserving Pandemic Unemployment Benefits

In our 4th victory of its kind this year, a California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board (CUIAB) judge determined that our client Mark’s submitted documents were sufficient to establish his eligibility for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).  Like many...
Individual Language Access Demonstrates the Importance of AB 401

Individual Language Access Demonstrates the Importance of AB 401

When Cheng, a Mien speaker, reached out to the Center for Workers’ Rights in March of this year, she had been trying to access unemployment insurance benefits for more than four months without success.  Through our unemployment insurance clinic, we learned that Cheng...
CWR Rallies for Paid Family Leave Expansion and Governor Responds

CWR Rallies for Paid Family Leave Expansion and Governor Responds

On the last day for the Governor to sign bills into law, the Center for Workers’ Rights joined the California Work & Family Coalition in front of the capitol to urge the Governor to sign SB 951. The bill would increase benefits for low wage families who take time...
Dairy Farm Worker Gets Paid for Years of Missed Breaks

Dairy Farm Worker Gets Paid for Years of Missed Breaks

After 17 years of working for a dairy in Stanislaus County, Antonio decided to file a claim for his missed meal and rest breaks.   Because of the nature of dairy work, it was difficult for Antonio to even get one 15 minute break throughout the day and it required that...