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All media requests should be directed to Belinda Cai, Communications Coordinator, at (513) 240-3554 or bcai@bettzedek.org.
PRESS RELEASE: California Plaintiffs Win Case Against State For Failing To Provide Federally-Mandated In-Home Supportive Services
Posted on January 23, 2020
January 23, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State must reimburse or pay Medi-Cal recipients and conduct statewide outreach to thousands of Californians who may be eligible for in-home services LOS ANGELES — Thousands […]
Bet Tzedek Executive Leadership Transition Announcement
Posted on January 17, 2020
Bet Tzedek Names Diego Cartagena as New President & CEO
Posted on January 17, 2020
CONTACT: Allison Lee, Vice President External Affairs, 310-991-0373 or alee@bettzedek.org LOS ANGELES (JANUARY 17, 2020) – Bet Tzedek announced today that its Board of Directors […]
Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers if the Air Quality is Unhealthy Due to Wildfire Smoke
Posted on October 29, 2019
Thank you Cal/OSHA for providing these reminders of how employers can help protect workers exposed to wildfire dangers.
AB 629 Human Trafficking Victims Compensation Bill Receives Governor’s Signature
Posted on October 10, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 10, 2019 Contact: Danni.Wang@asm.ca.gov (661) 286-1565 Smith Human Trafficking Victims Compensation Bill Receives Governor’s Signature SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) […]
Bet Tzedek calls passage of SB616 a victory for low-income Californians seeking debt relief
Posted on October 8, 2019
Bet Tzedek is thrilled to share that after two years of non-stop advocacy, the California Low Income Consumer Coalition (of which Bet Tzedek is a founding member) (as sponsor) and […]
Employees of Popular Beverly Hills Bar and Restaurant File Lawsuit in response to Years-Long Scheme to Steal Wages
Posted on August 22, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bet Tzedek Contact: Allison Lee, alee@bettzedek.org August 19, 2019, LOS ANGELES, CA – Bet Tzedek and Handley Farah & Anderson filed a lawsuit on behalf of […]
Public Charge Rule – What You Need to Know Right Now
Posted on August 12, 2019
The Trump administration has just issued a new regulation on what it means to be a public charge and how receiving public benefits can result in a denial of an […]
Bet Tzedek: Actualización de Inmigración de Respuesta Rápida
Posted on July 13, 2019
Con el clima actual de inmigración, muchas familias con situaciones mixtas de inmigración están enfrentando una dura realidad que podría ser desgarradora. Le sugerimos que haga un plan de emergencia […]
Bet Tzedek: Rapid Response Immigration Update
Posted on July 12, 2019
With the current immigration climate, many families with mixed immigration status are faced with the harsh reality that they could be torn apart. We advise families to make a family […]
Garment Workers Will No Longer Wait Years for Stolen Wages
Posted on June 29, 2019
Governor Newsom’s First Budget Includes Millions for Historically Insolvent Restitution Fund Los Angeles, CA – Garment workers are the backbone of L.A.’s manufacturing sector. They contribute to the […]
2018 Annual Report
Posted on May 3, 2019
As we race through 2019, with more work to do to repair a broken justice system than ever, it’s good to take a look back at 2018, and reflect on […]