Empire Justice Center

Join us now! Urban League of Rochester is featuring Katherine (Katie) Blum, Esq., Jill Paperno and Gabriel Girault of our Civil Rights Practice group to discuss our Police Reform Project and ending Pretext Stops in New York State. https://lnkd.in/gTfN-5zj

The passage of S4877-A/A270-B through both chambers is a big win. This bill establishes a “non-compliant state agency” category for contract delays. Important for nonprofits and civil legal services. Let’s make sure it becomes law. #Nonprofits @GovKathyHochul

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Empire Justice Center is hiring for a variety of roles in several of our offices throughout New York State! We're proud to offer: 💥 Meaningful, mission-driven work 💥 Hybrid work model 💥 Free, comprehensive co-pay health insurance plans 💥 Vision & dental plans 💥 5+ weeks of PTO & generous holiday schedule 💥 35-hour full-time work week & much more! Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/ehT9psz

Empire Justice Center and NCELJ filed a class action lawsuit against New York State due to their failure to ensure timely fair hearings for people who received adverse determinations regarding their public benefits. This leaves low income individuals struggling to pay for daily necessities. Susan Antos, who worked on the case, explains more in her interview https://lnkd.in/gqm_jyH9

We’re suing the New York State OTDA over their failure to provide fair hearings to people receiving adverse decisions regarding their public benefits. Low-income people who are experiencing these delays are struggling to pay for their daily necessities. Listen to Empire Justice Center's Susan Antos discuss our lawsuit:

Please join us in celebrating Disability Pride! Celebrated in July, it’s the result of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act - (signed into law on July 26, 1990). The month is a time to celebrate the intersectional diversity within the disability community, educate ourselves about being more inclusive, and reaffirm our personal and professional commitments to fight ableism. At Empire Justice Center, we actualize this commitment by operating a vibrant DEIA Committee that provides direction to the organization’s DEIA strategy. We offer employees at all levels with tools and skill-building opportunities to fight bias and discrimination in all its forms. We provide direct services to protect and assert the rights of people with disabilities throughout New York State, including programs such as our Disability Advocacy Program (DAP), School Discrimination, Language Justice, and Education. Learn more about this month-long celebration and how you can get involved: https://lnkd.in/g2eTAKpY

Empire Justice Center offices will be closed from July 1-5, allowing our staff time to rest, recharge, and be with loved ones. While we’re away, please explore our website: empirejustice.org We look forward to returning on July 8, rejuvenated and ready to advocate for critical systems-change on behalf of our client communities. Thank you and happy summer!

Read about the end of legislative session – including steps you can take to help – an update on reducing child poverty in New York, our class action lawsuit for fair hearing delays, proposed ban on transgender youth in sports, and more in June's addition of Policy Matters https://lnkd.in/g8Eq2BwT

Beginning October 1, stolen SNAP benefits will no longer be replaced, and stolen Temporary Assistance benefits will only be replaced once per year. https://lnkd.in/gJaPK_AC