Sugar Law Center for Economic & Social Justice is a nonprofit legal advocacy organization dedicated to advancing economic and social justice for low-wage workers, their families, and marginalized communities. Specializing in workplace and community justice, the center stands out for its multi-strategy approach that combines legal advocacy with public education, policy initiatives, and grassroots support to address systemic inequities.
The center focuses on amplifying the voices of low-income individuals and communities by providing legal and technical support in the face of unfair employment practices, discriminatory policies, and environmental harms. With support from major foundations and a commitment to community-led change, it targets workers across various sectors, communities affected by environmental discrimination, and coalitions advocating for equitable development and energy security.
Services Offered
- Legal services
- Workplace justice advocacy
- Wage theft claims
- On-the-job issues representation
- Injury and illness at work advocacy
- Job loss issues support
- Unemployment insurance assistance
- Mass layoffs and worksite closings advocacy
- Policy initiatives and legislative advocacy
- Public education and know-your-rights trainings
- Technical support for communities
- Research on economic and social rights
- Energy security legal support
- Democracy emergencies litigation and advocacy
- Community benefits coalition support
- Environmental justice advocacy and representation
- Equitable economic development advocacy
Based in Detroit, Michigan, the center serves communities nationwide and engages in federal, state, and local advocacy. It maintains a resource-rich website and collaborates with grassroots organizations to advance its mission of securing decent work and equitable communities for all.
