General Agency Information |
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| Name: | Equal Rights Advocates |
| Alternate Name(s): | ERA |
| Address: |
1170 Market St. #700 San Francisco, CA 94102 Driving Directions |
Contact Information |
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| Primary Phone: | 415-621-0672 |
| Toll Free: | 800-839-4372 |
| Fax: | 415-621-6744 |
| Email: | info@equalrights.org |
| Website: | http://www.equalrights.org |
Details |
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| Description: | Equal Rights Advocates (ERA) is a national civil rights organization dedicated to protecting and expanding economic and educational access and opportunities for women and girls. Equal Rights Advocates has transformed the law for hundreds of thousands of women and girls for over four decades through impact litigation, advice and counseling, and policy reform. Advice and Counseling Hotline ERA's Advice and Counseling Service and Hotline is here to help you understand your legal rights. We assist thousands each year. You can contact us toll-free by phone at 800-839-4ERA (4372) or via our online intake form. http://www.equalrights.org/legal-help/advice-counseling-form/ Free, confidential legal advice and information are available if you are facing: -Unfair treatment at work or school because of sex -Unequal pay at work because of sex or other denial of wages -Unfair treatment because of pregnancy -Sexual harassment at work or school -Retaliation for complaining about sex discrimination at work or school -Problems at work accessing pregnancy or family medical leave or other workplace accommodations because of pregnancy Calls with an ERA counselor usually take between 30 and 60 minutes, and are kept confidential. If you have a question about your current job or employer, try to call from somewhere other than work. Please read our Frequently Asked Questions for more information about how the Advice and Counseling Service works. ELIGIBILITY: The ability to take on individual cases is limited and depends upon availability of resources. |
| Publications: |
Expecting A Baby, Not A Lay-Off - Why Federal Law Should Require the Reasonable Accommodation of Pregnant Workers Fact Sheet for Doctors: Keeping Your Working Patients Healthy Family and Medical Leave/Pregnancy Discrimination brochures Know Your Rights: Sex Discrimination at Work Know Your Rights: Sexual Harassment at Work (En Español) and School Newsletter and Annual Reports Pregnant and Working: What You Need to Know and Key Facts The Equal Employment Restoration Act of 2012: Removing the Obstacles Imposed by the Wal-Mart v. Dukes Decision and Restoring Justice for Women Workers Women in STEM: Progress and Targets |
| Languages other than English: | Can Arrange for Others |
| Accommodations for Disabled Persons: | Wheelchair Access |
| Public Transportation: | Available Within One Block |
| Eligibility: | See Description Notes |
| Fees: | None |
| Areas Served: | United States |
| Physical Location: | San Francisco |
Officials/Contact Persons |
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| Officials: |
Noreen Farrell Executive Director |
Subject Headings |
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| Subject Headings: |
Employment Discrimination Assistance Employment Issues Private Nonprofits Public Awareness/Education Sexual Harassment Victims Women Women's Advocacy Groups Women's Issues Women's Support Groups |
| This agency was last updated on October 22, 2021. | |