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Aug 25
3 min

Want to beat the virus? Assure safety at work.

Governor Beshear batted well enough on workers' safety to get Kentucky onto an honor roll. The National Employment Law Project recently ...

Aug 4
1 min

KEJC Listservs

KEJC hosts and moderates a few different listservs that may be of interest to attorneys, subject matter experts, and activists who would ...

Jul 28
1 min

Slashing UI is Heartless. Negotiators Must Do Better.

The Kentucky Equal Justice Center’s Richard Seckel released the following statement on the Senate Republican proposal for the next round ...

Jul 28
2 min

Tell Governor Beshear to Defend and Extend His Eviction Protections

Yesterday, the Kentucky Supreme Court issued a new Order allowing all evictions (except CARES Act-protected properties) to proceed beginn...

Jul 25
1 min

Help Build Our Board

Call for Nominations Kentucky Equal Justice Center seeks one new Community Board Member and two new Client Board Members to help oversee ...

Jul 24
4 min

Kentucky Workers Town Hall

Congress Must Act Immediately to Extend and Expand UI $600 Supplemental Income Kentucky — Since the end of March, an extra $600 a week in...

Jul 15
4 min

Your COVID-19 Test Should Be Free. Here’s How to Appeal If Your Insurance Company Still Charges You.

Free testing for everybody sounded great! That is, until we got a bill for $162.93 for my husband's COVID-19 test.

Jun 29
4 min

KEJC Speaks Out Against Oklahoma's Bad Medicaid Proposal

Changing Medicaid to fit the state's budgets isn't just bad for Medicaid and the people who need it; it's illegal.

Jun 3
1 min

KEJC Stands in Solidarity as Communities Protest Murders

Black lives matter. KEJC stands in solidarity with Black communities as they protest recent murders and longstanding racism. We take insp...

Jun 2
11 min

Are You a Kentuckian Who Can’t Pay Rent Right Now? KEJC Has Some Ideas, Info, & Tools for You.

Here are some answers to questions you may have about renters' rights in the time of COVID–19.

May 28
0 min

Help Kentuckians Facing Eviction

Kentucky lawyers, your neighbors who are facing eviction need your help.

May 23
5 min

Get the Help You Need

Here’s the latest on food, health coverage, childcare, unemployment insurance and housing.

May 18
3 min

Can a Nursing Home Evict Me During this Pandemic? The Short Answer – Probably Not

What happens when a nursing home wants to force someone out during this pandemic?

May 12
3 min

KEJC Files Suit Over Landlord's Late Fees

Yesterday, KEJC filed suit against a landlord in Louisville (.pdf) because (we allege) the landlord did two things that violate the law.

May 7
3 min

Landlords Charging Late Fees in a Pandemic, the CARES Act, & Fair Debt Collection in America

I had a good private attorney ask me on Twitter this morning what kinds of late fees landlords were prohibited from charging under the CA...

May 4
9 min

Trump’s Green Card Ban: Nonsensical at Best, Dangerous at Worst

On April 22, the Trump administration moved one step closer to its goal of obliterating the U.S. immigration system: through yet another ...

Apr 29
2 min

Debt Collectors Should Leave Your Stimulus Check Alone

You might be wondering if debt collectors can take your stimulus payment before you can spend it on rent, utility bills, or groceries.

Apr 17
5 min

Consigue la ayuda que necesitas

For English, click here. English: Tyler Offerman Translation: Jessel Martinez Estamos en esto juntos No tenga miedo de pedir ayuda. Se lo...

Apr 10
3 min

Can my landlord raise the rent during COVID–19?

A friend of mine texted to ask me if a landlord could raise the rent 1) during a global pandemic during which 2) Kentucky's Governor has ...

Mar 26
2 min

HB 1: Wrong Bill, Wrong Time

In the last days of the General Assembly, we urge Kentucky senators to set aside or vote no on HB 1. HB 1 would add barriers to our publi...

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