The Wage Justice Center

“The organization provided a complete copy of form 990 to all members of its governing body via email prior to filing.”

“The center has a conflict of interest policy as part of its bylaws. The center monitors the policy by requiring the board members and officers to disclose any potential conflict of interest. The board has the authority to conduct hearings and investigations to any suspected conflicts of interest.”

“The wage justice center's process for determining executive compensation includes a review and approval by the board of directors, who are all independent members. The process involves the collection and analysis of comparability data for similarly situated executives in organizations of similiar size and scope, both within the geographic area and in organizations that also provide legal services and advocacy. In 2024, the board's review of comparability data included information from the socal fair pay report (2024), the candid nonprofit compensation review (2023), and the onejustice legal aid compensation report (2021). The board uses this data to ensure that compensation is reasonable and in line with market standards. The board documented the board's process and decision.”

“The governing documents, form 990 and financial statements are made available at the center offices upon request during business hours.”

“The wage justice center provides legal representation to low-income workers and extensive legal information and consultation about recovery of unpaid wages. The center also provides education and materials regarding wage rights to low-income workers, advocates, and other community groups.”

“Defend workers' rights in calfornia the wage justice center (wjc) provides legal assistance to low- wage workers who have experienced wage theft. The organization uses judgment enforcement tools and other legal strategies to hold employers accountable and recover unpaid wages. Wjc collaborates with community partners, including worker centers and grassroots organizations, to expand access to services for vulnerable workers. In addition to direct legal representation. Wjc provides training and technical assistance to legal advocates, organizers, and community organizations on identifying fraudulent business practices, using corporate accountability tools, and enforcing wage judgments. These activities support workers in securing owed wages and contribute to improved compliance with labor standards in california.”

“Wages for rent project this project focuses on the tie between sudden financial loss and housing insecurity. The wage justice center provided legal services, education and conducted outreach geared toward preventing wage theft and promoting wage recovery to housing insecure and homeless individuals. Through this work wjc supported individuals in avoiding or overcoming homelessness through education and legal services to recover unpaid wages. Wjc educated more than 3,250 low-income workers on their rights and delivered over 110 legal services, recovering more than 56,000 for workers at risk of losing housing. Through 98 mobile clinics, workers connected directly with attorneys in the field, and 120 workers attended 19 trainings on using mechanic's liens to combat wage theft. Wjc also partnered with 44 organizations across kern. Los angeles, and ventura counties, training 44 staff on tools to help workers secure payment for their labor.”

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