Philadelphia Legal Assistance

A return on investment study led by Erin Davison, found that investments in the MLCP between 2018 and 2023 yielded $41,226,771.05 in financial, social, and emotional returns for residents and communities in Philadelphia. Learn more about the study at philalegal.org/ROmlcp

Legacy in Action: Envisioning the Future for Philadelphia Legal Assistance. Our 2023 Annual Report is here! 2023 brought challenges and changes for PLA. Dive into our Annual Report to see how we turned obstacles into opportunities, improving lives across Philadelphia with creative, accessible, and top-notch civil legal aid. Visit https://lnkd.in/eQhmX7Ug to read the entire report!

It's Tax Tip Tuesday! Summer wedding season has arrived, and newlyweds can make their tax filing easier by doing a few things now. A taxpayer's marital status as of December 31 determines their tax filing options for the entire year, but that's not all newlyweds need to know. Learn more in our blog post at https://lnkd.in/eumcHJp6

Calling all home health aides! Join advocates from Philadelphia Legal Assistance and Community Legal Services on July 10th at 12:30pm for a webinar about your rights at work and unemployment compensation. Tune in on Facebook Live: fb.me/philalegal During this webinar, you will learn about your right to fair wages, pay for all hours worked, paid sick leave, and work free of discrimination. You'll also learn about when to apply for and how to protect your right to unemployment compensation. This training will be recorded and available to view later on Philadelphia Legal Assistance's Facebook page.

Proud to be a team of leaders fighting for civil justice for all Philadelphians.

Join Our Team! We're hiring for multiple positions with amazing benefits, a hybrid work schedule, and a chance to advance access to justice for low-income families in Philadelphia. Apply now! Learn more at bit.ly/workPLA

This Thursday, June 20th at 1pm Margaret Robinson, and James Tiderington from PLA, along with Erin Davison, MPH, will present a webinar on how our unique Medical Legal Community Partnership can help people in recovery from substance abuse achieve better outcomes when their legal needs are met. This webinar is appropriate for anyone interested in the intersection of healthcare and legal services. Register today to understand how partnership with legal aid elevates community-based care and treatment for OUD/SUD, fostering community well-being and resilience. Visit bit.ly/PLAweb20 to register now! This webinar is presented by the National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership (NCMLP) in partnership with the Institute for Healthcare Access at Texas A&M University.

“In Pennsylvania, like in many states, misclassification of workers as independent contractors prevents them from accessing unemployment compensation when their employer lays them off or they are otherwise separated from employment. They are not ‘financially eligible’ because their employers have not reported their wages to the state database." - Julia Simon-Mishel, PLA Supervising Attorney https://lnkd.in/etUU_bGG

The Pennsylvania Farmworker Project has launched a vital resource guide in Spanish to combat sexual harassment and violence in the agricultural industry. The booklet, titled "Protect Yourself from Harassment in Agricultural Work," explains what constitutes workplace sexual harassment and outlines steps to take if you are harassed. It also provides valuable resources for counseling and legal assistance in Pennsylvania. For several months, the PFP team collaborated with local artist Cristina Arancibia Brecht, whose creativity brought this project to life. Additionally, the team consulted numerous advocates across the state for their expert advice and guidance on the content. Visit bit.ly/PFP123 to read or download the pamphlet.

El Proyecto para Trabajadores Agrícolas de Pensilvania ha lanzado una valiosa guía de recursos esencial en español para combatir el acoso sexual y la violencia en la industria agrícola. El folleto, titulado "Protégete del Acoso en el Trabajo Agrícola," explica qué constituye acoso sexual en el lugar de trabajo y detalla los pasos a seguir si eres acosado. También proporciona valiosos recursos para asesoramiento y asistencia legal en Pensilvania. Durante varios meses, el equipo del PFP colaboró con la artista local Cristina Arancibia Brecht, cuya creatividad hizo posible este proyecto. Además, el equipo consultó a numerosos defensores en todo el estado para obtener su valioso consejo y orientación sobre el contenido. Visita bit.ly/PFP123 para leer o descargar el folleto.