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Financial Literacy Resource Webinar - Consumer Protection and Scams!
This webinar discusses strategies for financial literacy and resources available to California consumers.
New California Law Requires Landlords to Provide Working Fridge and Stove in All Apartments
Update on AB628, which will require to provide all apartments with a working stove and refrigerator thanks to a new state law
Report Misconduct by Federal Agents to the CA Attorney General
AG directions to file complaint against Federal Agent(s)
Guide to Major Changes to Mortgage Servicing Bankruptcy Rule
Guide to bankruptcy rule changes going into effect 12/01/2025
California's Minimum Wage Increasing in 2026
The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) reminds employers that the state minimum wage will increase from $16.50 to $16.90 per hour on January 1, 2026. State law requires that most California workers be paid at least the minimum wage. Workers who are paid less than the minimum wage are encouraged to contact the Labor Commissioner’s Office in their area to file a wage claim.
What is the California Earned Income Tax Credit?
CalEITC is a cash back tax credit for working families and individuals.
Debt Settlement Traps!
This .pdf resource shares what to know before you hire a debt settlement company.
Know Your Rights: ICE Administrative Subpoenas
This document explains two key ways that recipients can resist immigration administrative subpoenas.
Know Your Rights: Guide for Immigrant Communities in 2025
In the face of legal threats, countless people are learning their rights and helping their families and neighbors do the same. Preparing yourself with trusted, vetted information is one of the best ways to protect yourself and advocate for your community. The guides linked in this document have important know-your-rights information for immigrants in the U.S.
Child Custody Basics
This webpage has basic information about California laws around child custody, what the courts are looking for in your documents, what the process looks like, and enforcing your orders. Start here!
A Guide to Legal Protections Amidst Anti-Trans Executive Orders
This fact sheet outlines various state laws that protect against discrimination in areas like healthcare, education, employment, housing, and more. The fact sheet offers advice on how individuals can protect themselves and take action if they face discrimination.
Tenant Background Checks and Your Rights
Are you looking for a new place to live or about to renew your lease? If so, you may want to know that a landlord, property manager, or other housing provider may ask a tenant background check company — also called a tenant screening company — to put together a report about you and other members of your household. That’s called a tenant background check, resident screening report, or tenant screening report. Landlords often use these reports to decide whether to rent to you. This article includes information about tenant background checks and your rights related to them.
Minimum Wage Increase
Effective January 1, 2025, the minimum wage is $16.50 per hour for all employers, not otherwise covered by a higher minimum wage specific to an industry or a locality.
New Changes in Workplace Rights for Parents and Caregivers
More parents and caregivers can take job-protected leave from work. Job-protected leave is available to care for a more inclusive list of family members. Workers in San Francisco can get changes to their work to help with childcare and family caregiving. Workers can take leave to mourn a family member. Workers will be able to receive 90% of their regular pay when they are disabled from working, bonding with a new child, or caring for a seriously ill family member.
Eviction Response Tool
This webpage walks you through preparing an Answer in your eviction case. To file, go to your court as soon as possible. This website is a free public tool that will help you fill out the Answer paperwork. It will also submit your Answer to the court if you are low-income and qualify for a court “fee waiver.” Seek the advice of an attorney as soon as possible!