Paid for their work
We represented a group of unhoused men who were recruited to work at a motel for up to 40 hours (and sometimes more) per week without pay in exchange for living at the mold and bug infested building. We filed a federal complaint and won recompense of full wages—plus some additional compensation—for each of the workers. The worker who had been there the longest was awarded over $21,000.
General Assembly Update – End of Session
Saturday, February 25th, marked what is known as “Sine Die” at the Virginia General Assembly, the final day of the 2023 regular session. Thousands of bills were heard and debated during the 46 days of session. LAJC’s team worked tirelessly to prevent the rollback of rights for our communities and to push for progress during […]
Read moreCrossover Update – Legislative Session 2023
In the first half of the 2023 General Assembly session, LAJC staff have advocated, testified, and supported the testimony of community members in favor of bills that would improve public school funding, expand comprehensive and affordable children’s health care coverage, increase tenants’ rights, ease the burden and harm court fines can have on those returning […]
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