January 2024 Newsletter
Do you know your 2024 Paid Sick & Safe Leave Rights?
We hope you had a wonderful January! This month, the California Work & Family Coalition created two new short videos so you can stay up to date with the current paid sick and safe day laws.
Starting January 1, 2024, millions of California workers gained the right to earn and use 5 paid sick and safe days per year. Stay informed about your new rights - whether you are taking a sick day for your own illness or even for a doctor’s appointment!
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Check Out Legal Aid at Work’s New SB 616 (Paid Sick Days) Fact Sheet
Legal Aid At Work, coalition partner and legal service provider, developed a three-page fact sheet containing examples and frequently asked questions.
Legal Aid At Work, Coalition partner and legal service provider, developed a three-page fact sheet containing examples and frequently asked questions about Paid Sick Days.
Kicking Off the 2024 Legislative Session With Stronger California
Staff and members of the California Work & Family Coalition took part in the Stronger California annual policy convening on January 24th to kick off the 2024 legislative session in Sacramento. The event featured inspiring words from State Senator Nancy Skinner, Senator Maria Elena Durazo, Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes, Assemblymember Cecilia Agular-Curry, Senator Lena Gonzalez, Assemblymember Liz Ortega. Advocates were there to connect with lawmakers and each other and celebrate our wins!
Stronger California is a formation led by Equal Rights Advocates which convenes organizations working on issues that impact California women.The Coalition has been a member of Stronger CA since the beginning and we’re proud of our collective efforts to win policies that impact women workers.
Introducing UCLA Labor Studies Interns, Abby and Elizabeth!
Hi all! My name is Abby Van Diepen and my pronouns are she/her. I am currently in my fourth year at UCLA with a major in political science and a minor in labor studies. This is my third year working as a Resident Assistant and I also volunteer for Matriculate at UCLA, where I advise high school students through their college and financial aid applications.
I'm interning with CA Work and Family Coalition because I feel passionately about workers' rights and am seeking to learn more about organizing to create change.
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Hello, Everyone. I am Elizabeth Aguirre, in my fourth year at UCLA. I transferred to UCLA with an AA in communications and am working on my B.A in Labor Studies. I volunteered for the Rape Treatment Center of UCLA for four years. As the daughter of a single mother, I feel very drawn to helping people and helping bring resources to my community and other communities that are often overlooked.
I am now an intern for the California Work & Family Coalition, and given their goals, I am drawn to their work. During my free time, I enjoy traveling, reading, working out, and spending time with my family. I am excited to learn more and help continue the work being done.
California Small Businesses: Join Our Joint Training on CA Paid Leave Laws
On Wednesday, February 28th at 9:00 am the California Work & Family Coalition is partnering with Small Business Majority to hold a one-hour online training on California Paid Family Leave and adjacent laws that help employers support employees in balancing work and family life.
This is a great opportunity for employers of small and micro businesses and even directors of small nonprofits to learn more about the rights and responsibilities connected to CA Paid Family Leave and adjacent laws.
