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Good Works: Little Claims, Big Differences

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By Kevin Woo | California Lawyer December 2014

by Kevin Woo | December 2014

THE VOLUNTEERS: Calling all lawyers in the Los Angeles area.

THE CLIENTS: Low-wage workers in Los Angeles County, who often find that their employment claims are too small for private lawyers to take on.

THE WORK: The legal nonprofit Bet Tzedek coordinates volunteer lawyers to advise workers in filing claims for nonpayment of wages, below-minimum pay, failure to pay overtime when required, and denial of unemployment benefits. Bet Tzedek identifies claimants and places them with pro bono attorneys.

THE RESULTS: Since 2001, Bet Tzedek has helped 5,000 people recover more than $13 million in settlements and judgments.

GET INVOLVED: Contact Bet Tzedek’s volunteer coordinator at (323) 549-5895 or volunteer@bettzedek.org.

 

THE VOLUNTEERS: Calling all lawyers in the Los Angeles area. – See more at: http://callawyer.com/clstory.cfm?eid=938543&wteid=938543_Good_Works:_Little_Claims,__Big_Differences#sthash.N4FprZ8l.dpuf
THE VOLUNTEERS: Calling all lawyers in the Los Angeles area. THE CLIENTS: Low-wage workers in Los Angeles County, who often find that their employment claims are too small for private lawyers to take on. THE WORK: The legal nonprofit Bet Tzedek coordinates volunteer lawyers to advise workers in filing claims for nonpayment of wages, below-minimum pay, failure to pay overtime when required, and denial of unemployment benefits. Bet Tzedek identifies claimants and places them with pro bono attorneys. THE RESULTS: Since 2001, Bet Tzedek has helped 5,000 people recover more than $13 million in settlements and judgments. GET INVOLVED: Contact Bet Tzedek’s volunteer coordinator at (323) 549-5895 or volunteer@bettzedek.org. – See more at: http://callawyer.com/clstory.cfm?eid=938543&wteid=938543_Good_Works:_Little_Claims,__Big_Differences#sthash.N4FprZ8l.dpuf