Capital Pro Bono Employment Law Clinic
Work and Employment Law
Employment Law Clinic appointments are held throughout the week by appointment only, depending on volunteer availability. If you would like more information or are interested in being scheduled for an appointment, please call or fill out the Contact Us form on the Capital Pro Bono website.
Civil Rights Department (Formerly Dept of Fair Employment and Housing)
Civil and Human Rights
Investigates and provides conciliation services in cases of unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Complaints can be filed online or by mail.
Dept of Workers Comp Information and Assistance Unit
Accidents and Torts
Monthly workshops on workers’ rights and workers’ compensation procedures, individual advice available.
Disability Rights California
Administrative Law
Advice on rights, some legal representation available for disability-related legal matters.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Civil and Human Rights
In-person, phone, or online assistance in filing a claim, as well as mediation services.
Legal Aid at Work
Civil and Human Rights
Legal Aid at Work provides assistance to low-income Californians on work-related legal issues. Areas of assistance include wage theft, race discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation based on immigration status, unemployment insurance, paid family leave, and workers’ compensation.
Western States Pension Assistance Project
Money Debt and Consumer Issues
Free assistance to people who live in, or earned an employer-sponsored retirement benefit in CA, AZ, HI and NV. No age or income restrictions. Help understanding pension rights, tracking down retirement benefits from past employers, assisting with claims and appeals procedures, interpreting spousal and survivor benefits rights, and advise on rights and options in benefit overpayment situations.