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Philly Workers & COVID-19: Virtual Town Hall & Speak Out TONIGHT March 26
As COVID-19 wreaks havoc across the globe, Philadelphia workers are experiencing devastating, and potentially long lasting, economic hardship. We are working with our partners to ensure ALL workers are covered by emergency response policies. On Thursday, March 26 at...
Resource: Obtaining Protection From Abuse Orders in Philadelphia During the Pandemic
We are being asked to stay at home, but not every home is safe. It’s important to know you can still obtain emergency Protection from Abuse Orders in Philadelphia even though local courts are closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. WLP attorneys, along with...
Urge U.S. Senators: DO NOT CUT Paid Leave or Paid Sick Days Amid Coronavirus
This action is URGENT. Please take action NOW. Last week, the Senate passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The good news: It's the first time the United States has had widespread federally mandated paid leave. The bad news: It is already under attack in...
Obtaining Protection from Abuse Orders Amid the Coronavirus
The mandate to socially distance or even isolate in response to coronavirus is particularly complex, and potentially dangerous, for people experiencing intimate partner violence (aka domestic violence). You can still get an EMERGENCY PROTECTION FROM ABUSE (PFA) order...
Will You Spare 1 Minute to Protect Philadelphia Workers Amid a Public Health Emergency?
SIGN THE PETITION HERE. Women's Law Project is part of a coalition working to enact urgent, immediate worker and public health protections as we all prepare to face the unknowns of coronavirus. We have been fighting for paid sick days, a basic public health and worker...
