Are you a job seeker or a recently hired employee? Are you having difficulties getting or keeping a job? Did you know that a lawyer may be able to help solve some barriers?

Barriers to employment can include:

Once you have a job, lawyers may also be able to help with:

Here is an example of an attorney helping a jobseeker with barriers to employment: Paul's Story and Pivotal Role of Legal Services

UDC-TV Sound Advice Program on NLSP's approach to Barriers to Employment

Resources for jobseekers who have legal barriers to employment:

Please note that the information contained within this presentation should not be considered legal advice. Unless otherwise noted, the information is specific to the laws of Washington, D.C., and the contained information may not apply elsewhere. If you are interested in legal advice or representation on a legal issue related to this presentation, you can contact Neighborhood Legal Services Program to conduct an intake.

Credit Reports:

Presentation: Breaking Barriers to Employment Credit Reports

Presentation: Breaking Barriers to Employment Student Loans

Background Checks: Tips for Job Applicants (Federal Trade Commission)

DC Banned the Box, but what other records do employers check?

 

Custody, Child Support and Other Family Issues:

A Day in the Life of A Jobseeker: Child Support and Drivers License Suspensions

Presentation: Removing Barriers to Employment Custody and Child Support

Family and Medical Leave Fact Sheets: www.dcejc.org/need-legal-help/publications/

 

Identity theft: www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0014-identity-theft

 

NLSP Presentation at FTC Fraud Affect Every Community Presentation: www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/public_events/579161/faecw_slides_2.pdf

 

Criminal Records:

Information about the DC "Ban the Box" law: ohr.dc.gov/page/returningcitizens/applicants

Presentation: Breaking Barriers to Employment Criminal Records

Background Checks: Tips for Job Applicants (Federal Trade Commission)

DC Banned the Box, but what other records do employers check?

 

Wage Theft:

www.knowyourrightsdc.org/  En Espanol: derechosdc.org/

 

Still have questions? A lawyer may be able to help with some legal barriers. NLSP handles some barriers and consumer cases for low-income DC residents. If you think you have a legal barrier to employment, come to one of our offices or call 202-832-NLSP. Our intake hours for new clients are: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

You can also attend a Jobseekers Legal Clinic or Barriers to Employment Presentation at a DC Public Library location near you. Check out our upcoming events.

Learn more about the NLSP- DCPL partnership: blog.psjd.org/2014/11/12/pro-bono-trend-lawyers-at-the-library-now-in-dc/