By preparing students to practice law, Gitti`s legal clinics seek to train law students to confront injustice in our legal system and uphold the principle of equal justice for all. In much of our clinical work, we represent clients who strive to maintain their homes, income, families, health and safety, and who aspire to a life of security, stability and promise. We regularly witness deep-rooted, explicit and implicit racism, erecting obstacles to the protection of the most fundamental rights to life, liberty, individual dignity and family integrity. As advocates committed to social justice, we are committed to denouncing racism and calling for immediate, profound and lasting change. The workplace is no exception. The call to end state-sanctioned violence against Black lives has also sparked conversations about systemic injustice and oppression in our workplaces. Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (“BIPOC”) are regularly victims of racism in the workplace, from various treatments to physical violence. Economic justice is inextricably linked to racial justice. BIPOC communities deserve to live and work free from racial injustice and violence. It is a protected right. Section 1101 of the California Labor Code prohibits employers from adopting, adopting, or enforcing rules, regulations, or policies prohibiting employees from engaging in or participating in the policy.
Black Lives Matter is a political and social movement that works to protect Black lives from police brutality and violence against Black communities. While many employers made commitments in response to the police killing of George Floyd, others remained silent or prevented their employees from wearing or showing statements of their own solidarity, such as buttons or virtual backgrounds with the movement. If your employer bans or prevents you from participating in the movement, or tries to control or direct your political activities or affiliations, you may have a claim. This summer`s protests against police violence against black lives — sparked by the police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Elijah McClain, Tony McDade and countless others — have led to a national outcry for justice, accountability and release. Many employers participated by taking a public stand against racial injustice; some for the first time. Employers have been forced to turn inward and face their active participation in systemic oppression and racial injustice. As a result, some have committed to providing tools to identify and eliminate unconscious racial bias, diversity in the workplace, and best practices in addressing racial harassment and discrimination. California Civil Rights Law Group envisions a society free from racism and discrimination and harassment based on identity.
Racism in the workplace not only threatens the economic ability to earn a living, but also has an insidious effect on all areas of our lives: relationships, mental and physical health, joy, feelings of security, and more. Discriminatory and harassing behaviour, including unequal pay, violence, racial insults and comments, is preventable. If your employer doesn`t protect you by preventing or correcting discrimination or harassment, California Civil Rights Law Group is here to give you the justice you deserve. We believe that Black lives matter everywhere, including at work. The Black Lives Matter (“BLM”) movement, born out of the wrongful acquittal of Trayvon Martin`s murderer, George Zimmerman, organizes against state-sanctioned violence against black communities in the United States. Founded by Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi, BLM is “an ideological and political intervention in a world where black lives are systematically and deliberately condemned. It is a validation of Black humanity, our contributions to this society, and our resilience in the face of Black Lives Matter. Not only has the BLM movement organized against police violence that terrorizes black communities, but it has also exposed the deep-rooted racial inequalities that permeate every aspect of American society perpetuated by white supremacy and the prison state.
Der 20. September is National Voter Registration Day, so let`s relaunch our voter registration website! Will you encourage an unregistered voter in your life to register to vote today? Every year we hear, “There are so many issues at stake in this election!” But the fact is that Trump`s impeachment was not the end. That was just the beginning. Because the stakes have only risen since then. The evaluation of the memorandum on the divisive effect of anti-racist training is erroneous. Employers who provide anti-racist education can identify and remove barriers to equal opportunities. They are better equipped to prevent and combat racial discrimination and harassment, and to create safer environments in which workers of color can thrive. Employers communicate that they value BIPOC employees as they work to eliminate racism and their own racial bias, resulting in improved morale, more open collaboration and increased workplace safety for BIPOC employees. As more and more jobs take this important first step, it is crucial that we fight against efforts such as the memorandum to reverse the trend. Pending the inauguration of President-elect Biden, we hope for a new, inclusive and forward-looking national agenda and the introduction of stronger protections for BIPOC workers.
The allegation in the 1. In September 2022, Melina Abdullah and BLM Grassroots filed a complaint that Shalomyah Bowers and Bowers Consulting Firm embezzled more than $10 million in donor funds from the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation is completely false. Either Melina Abdullah and BLM Grassroots openly and deliberately lied with this claim to get obscene headlines, or they simply did not do their due diligence before making such a wild and baseless accusation. Both are simply unacceptable. For too long, systemic racism has permeated every aspect of our society, including criminal and civil justice, child welfare, housing, employment, immigration and economic inclusion. Laws, policies and practices have been used to oppress and marginalize the Black community. For more information about FEHA, visit the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing website. The Ralph Civil Rights Act states that individuals have the right to be free from violence or threats of violence based on “sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, health status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, primary language or immigration status… » base.
(Civil Code, Article 51.7.) The full protection of the law also extends to the workplace.