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The Law Center "In Brief"
Highlights from the
October 2008 E-newsletter
- Federal rule would make it harder for women to get reproductive healthcare - Sara Ainsworth, Senior Legal Counsel
- Spotlight: Access to unemployment benefits - Janet Chung, Legal Counsel
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Court rules employers cannot fire domestic violence survivors who take time off from work to protect themselves and their children
October 3, 2008 - The Washington State Supreme Court today ruled that survivors of domestic violence cannot be forced to choose between protecting their lives and protecting their livelihoods. The case involves Ramona Danny, a former employee of Laidlaw Transit who was demoted after she took a two-week leave from work in order to deal with the aftermath of domestic violence. In a strongly-worded opinion, the Washington Supreme Court held that employers should not be allowed to effectively undermine the state’s comprehensive structure of protections for domestic violence survivors.
Update!
Read about this decision in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer
and the Seattle Times.
Battered wife entitled to time off work, state justices rule
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 10/3/2008
WA high court clears way for termination lawsuit
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 10/3/2008
Washington Supreme Court rules victims' job rights are protected
Seattle Times, 10/4/2008
Read the Law Center's press release.
Law Center vehemently opposes proposed "Provider Conscience Regulation."
September 26, 2008 - The Northwest Women's Law Center and other women’s rights organizations vehemently oppose the proposed Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) "Provider Conscience Regulation." We are gravely concerned that the proposed regulation will result in the denial of healthcare to patients in our state, particularly low-income women. At a time when reforming the healthcare system is a national priority, it defies common sense to enact an expensive, burdensome regulation that is confusing at best and has the potential to put people's health at risk by privileging a healthcare provider’s personal beliefs over the needs of the patient.
Read more about the Northwest Women's Law Center's work on the issue of Pharmacy Refusals.
Read the Law Center's letter to HHS.
Read Washington Alliance for Reproductive Choice’s letter to HHS.
Court ruling entitles worker to unemployment benefits for leaving work to care for dying same-sex partner
September 16, 2008 – A Thurston County Superior Court judge has ruled that a worker who had to leave his job to care for his dying partner is entitled to receive unemployment benefits.
The Law Center celebrates a win for talented 7th grade girl basketball player!
September 15, 2008 - Last Friday the Northwest Women's Law Center and cooperating attorneys Steenson, Schumann, Tewksbury, Creighton & Rose, P.C. claimed victory in their challenge to an Oregon sports facility's discriminatory policy prohibiting mixed-gender basketball teams.
Read the full press release.
Read about 7th grader Jaime Nared in the New York Times.
Women's Bill of Rights
We launched the Women’s Bill of Rights -- a manifesto arising from 30 years of advocating for the advancement of women’s rights and our commitment to our vision of equality and social justice. These core rights not only encompass all our work, they are crucial to achieving true equality. Read about it here and add your John (or Jane) Hancock.
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Upcoming 30th Anniversary Events: 10/25/2008 Auction @ Grand Hyatt Hotel
Salon - details to follow shortly! Thanks to our 30th Anniversary Annual Sponsors! Aurora Medical |
