When someone in our community faces a challenge, we show up for each other. Because who else is going to protect us but us? The LABWC is where Black workers share the tools and information we all need to better advocate for ourselves and our peers in the workplace. When we collectively fight for our rights, we win.
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All workers in California, in small and large businesses, have worker’s rights.
This guide covers a variety of right including minimum wage, discrimination, unemployment benefits, and what employees can do to protect themselves.
If you believe that your rights have been violated, contact Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles at 1-(800) 399-4529.
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Los Angeles Housing Department offers several programs and services for existing homeowners.
Handyworker Program provides free minor home repairs for low income seniors and people with disabilities to address accessibility, health, safety and security needs.
Lead Remediation program works to remove lead-based paint hazards from your home.
Existing Homeownership Loans offers residents information for Payoff Requests, Lien Releases, & Subordinations.
To contact Los Angeles Housing Department, call the hotline (866) 557-7368 or visit public counters located throughout Los Angeles.
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Stay Housed LA provides Los Angeles residents, from Cudahy to Long Beach, with information and resources to keep people in their homes.
In the area of evictions, they offer services to help with the following but not limited to:
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LA City Housing Department aims to make affordable housing opportunities more accessible to Los Angeles residents. LA City Housing Department refers residents to the right resources so they can find the best fit such as applying for rental units or to buy a home.
In connecting residents to accessible and affordable housing and residential rental properties, LAHD offers free services such as but not limited to:
To speak with a live representative about affordable housing options, call the toll-free hotline at (866) 537-7368 or visit the public counters located throughout Los Angeles.
The Housing Authority of Los Angeles provides the largest supply of affordable housing to Los Angeles residents. The Housing Authority of Los Angeles has built a network of key partnerships with City and state agencies, nonprofit foundations, community-based organizations and private developers.
The Housing Authority of Los Angeles provides a array of programs specifically for low-income, homeless, people with disabilities, children, seniors including but not limited to:
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Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of American (NACA) strives to provide affordable housing and fair mortgage lending for working families and people of color on a large scale. NACA’s transformative model works to eliminate barriers and be accessible for those who have been historically prevented from accumulating wealth and achieve housing stability through homeownership.
In the area of affordable homeownership, NACA’s Best in America Mortgage includes but not limited to:
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California Department of Real Estate offers Complaint Resolution Program to act as a complaint facilitator to resolve disputes or minor issues between consumers and licensees or subdividers/developers before violations of real estate can occur.
Complaint facilitators attempt to resolve the following but not limited to:
To contact Complaint Resolution Program:
Enforcement
Statewide Hotline: (213) 576- 6876
Mortgage Loan Activities Unit
Statewide: (916) 576-8691
Subdivisions
Statewide (213) 576-6927
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Housing Rights Center (HRC) works to secure and promote Fair Housing across Los Angeles County and Ventura County. Housing Rights Center works with all individuals, no matter their gender, race, color, national origin, disability, ancestry, source of income, religion, familiar status, age, marital status, sexual orientation or other characteristics characteristics protected by law.
Housing Rights Center offers free services include but not limited to:
Housing Rights Hotline:
1-800-477-59-77
TTY: 1-213-201-0867
Eviction Defense Network is dedicated to help low-income renters facing displacement and eviction and gain access to housing justice.
In the area of legal aid, the Eviction Defense Network can assist support with Tenet Empowerment Program (TEP) and connect the with a legal representation.
The Department on Disability works to propose, develop, and implement policies programs, services and activities that will improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.
Community Outreach Outreach Referrals and Education (CORE) program connects individuals with referrals to social programs that may include, but not limited to:
If you have any questions, concerns, or want more information in an accessible alternative format, email DOC.Contact@lacity.org