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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… Read More
Protecting essential workers
As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in Virginia and much of the state’s economy was locked down, essential workers were still going to work… Read More
Justice for migrant forestry workers
In a 2010 landmark settlement, an Arkansas forestry company has agreed to pay $2.75 million to settle the legal claims of foreign guest workers… Read More
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… Read More
Crossover 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… Read More
Virginia’s 2023 Legislative Session Starts!
January 11, 2023, marks the start of the Virginia General Assembly legislative session and LAJC is ready. Our teams have worked with community groups… Read More
Announcing the Worker Justice Program!
Big news! We are excited to announce the launch of LAJC’s newest program: the Worker Justice Program! A key part of our 2022-2026… Read More
Veto Session Update – 2022 Legislative Session
Every legislative session in Virginia culminates in a brief “Reconvene” or “Veto” session where the General Assembly considers any vetoes or amendments from the… Read More
Marissa Baer
Marissa joined Legal Aid Justice Center’s Virginia Justice Project for Farm and Immigrant Workers as a workers’ rights attorney in December 2021. She attended the… Read More
