About Us

To ensure that all workers receive fair treatment in the workplace, the EJC uses experienced, employment-law attorneys and policy advocates to provide high-quality, free, legal advice and assistance to low-wage workers and to push for changes in workplace fairness laws. With our combined focus on legal services, advocacy, and education, there is no stronger voice for the legal rights of low-wage workers in the D.C. metro area. Since our inception, the EJC has provided free, legal advice and assistance to more than 9,150 low-income workers at our Workers' Rights Clinic, recovered over $6,250,000 in back pay and damages, achieved many legislative victories that have reformed the workers' compensation and unemployment compensation systems in the District, educated thousands of workers about their rights and responsibilities on the job, and built two vibrant, community-organizing programs.