Thomas Manglona, "Eleven contract workers allege forced labor at CNMI company," Kuam News, October 16, 2024 (quoting Aaron Halegua about his forced labor case on behalf of Filipino construction workers in Saipan).
Bryan Manabat, "Forced labor, other allegations filed against construction company, affiliates," Marianas Variety, October 15, 2024 (reporting on Aaron Halegua's forced labor case on behalf of eleven Filipino workers against a construction firm in Saipan).
Kimberly B. Esmores, "4 more join suit accusing RNV of labor violations," Saipan Tribune, October 15, 2024 (reporting on new plaintiffs and forced labor claim added in Aaron Halegua's forced labor case in Saipan).
Dorothy Atkins, “Dems Urge Full 9th Circ. To Rethink Worker's Trafficking Loss,” Law360 [PDF], September 24, 2024 (discussing the amicus brief filed by Aaron Halegua and the Harvard Human Rights Clinic on behalf of Members of Congress in support of a petition for en banc hearing by plaintiffs in the Ratha forced labor case).
Andrew Kreighbaum & Khorri Atkinson, “Meta Ruling Gives US Citizens Path to Sue for Alleged H-1B Abuse,” Bloomberg Law News [PDF], July 2, 2024 (quoting Aaron Halegua on the implications of the Ninth Circuit’s ruling in Rajaram v. Meta for the future of U.S. citizens bringing citizenship-based discrimination claims under Section 1981).
Emily Feng, “Inside the Chinese-funded and staffed marijuana farms springing up across the U.S.,” NPR, June 24, 2024 (quoting Aaron Halegua on the number of Chinese workers being lured into the cannabis industry).
Emily Feng, “Marijuana farms are increasingly Chinese-run. Why?” NPR, March 23, 2024 (discussing Aaron Halegua’s litigation on behalf of Chinese workers subjected to forced labor by a cannabis operation in New Mexico).
Yuan Yang, “He blew the whistle on Amazon. He’s still paying the price,“ Financial Times, December 7, 2023 (quoting Aaron Halegua on holding companies like Amazon liable for their overseas human rights abuses).
Liyan Qi, “How Chinese Marijuana Operations Cropped Up in Small-Town America,” Wall Street Journal, November 30, 2023 (quoting Aaron Halegua on the use of human trafficking and forced labor in Chinese-operated cannabis farms in the United States).
Bryan Manabat, “Federal court denies Century Estate’s motion to intervene,” Marianas Variety, October 22, 2023 (reporting on Aaron Halegua, on behalf of client Joshua Gray, defeating motion buy third-party alleging it had $9 million mortgage to intervene in Joshua Gray’s case and obstruct collection of the judgment).
Ed Williams, “A green light for Dineh Benally,” Searchlight New Mexico, October 19, 2023 (quoting Aaron Halegua on the lasting impacts on his clients of being subjected to forced labor in New Mexico).
Joyce Hanson, “Chinese Co. Tells 9th Circ. $5.7M Bias Award Is Miscalculated,” Law360, October 11, 2023 (quoting Aaron Halegua on the Ninth Circuit appeal filed by IPI in racial discrimination lawsuit).
Collin Krabbe, “Immigrants Tricked Into Illegal Cannabis Operation, Suit Says,“ Law360, September 29, 2023 (reporting on Aaron Halegua’s forced labor lawsuit in New Mexico).
“征园丁变非法种大麻 美国华人移民劳工告农场主强迫劳动” [“Chinese migrant workers in the United States complain about forced labor after being recruited as gardeners to grow marijuana”], 中央通讯社 [CNA], September 28, 2023 (Chinese-language media report on forced labor case in New Mexico).
Susan Montoya Bryan and Rio Yamat, “Chinese immigrant workers sue over forced labor at illegal marijuana operation on Navajo land,” Associated Press, September 27, 2023 (quoting Aaron Halegua about his forced labor lawsuit on behalf of 15 Chinese workers).
Grace Elletson, “Fired Hotel VP Awarded $5.7M In Discrimination Suit,” Law360, May 31, 2023 (discussing nearly $5.7 million award in Joshua Gray employment discrimination case).
“Ex-employee wins discrimination lawsuit against IPI; awarded over $5M in damages,” Marianas Variety, May 31, 2023 (describing the $5.6 million judgment obtained by Aaron Halegua and his co-counsel for plaintiff Joshua Gray).
Evening News, KSPN2 News, May 31, 2023 (reporting on default judgment ordered in Joshua Gray discrimination case in Saipan).
Muhammad Cohen, “Saipan casino saga slithers toward second attempt,” iGamingBusiness, May 26, 2023 (quoting Aaron Halegua on his forced labor litigation in Saipan).
Han Chen, “Report: Chinese workers overseas trapped in state-backed projects,” Axios, November 29, 2022 (quoting Aaron Halegua on labor exploitation on Belt and Road projects).
2022 Annual Report, Congressional-Executive Commission on China, November 2022 (multiple citations to Aaron Halegua’s report “Workplace Gender-Based Violence and Harassment in China: Harmonizing Domestic Law and Practice with International Standards”).
历时四年，七名中国工人诉强迫劳动案获赔690万美元 [“After four years, 7 Chinese forced labor victims recover $6.9 million“], Voice of America (Mandarin), November 5, 2022 (quoting Aaron Halegua on recovering $6.9 million for 7 trafficked Chinese workers in Saipan).
“Seven workers settle with IPI,” Saipan Tribune, November 3, 2022 (describing $6.9 million obtained for seven Chinese trafficking victims).
Lars Hamer, “On China’s Job Platforms, a Furious Struggle Over Sexual Harassment,” Sixth Tone, October 18, 2022 (quoting Aaron Halegua on the shortcomings of sexual harassment laws in China).
Grace Elletson, “Judge Approves $688K Atty Fee In Worker Exploitation Suit,” Law360, April 14, 2022 (describing fee award in Saipan forced labor case)
The World Today with Sally Sara, November 18, 2021 (interview with Aaron Halegua about Peng Shuai case and sexual harassment in China).
Zhaoyin Feng and Tessa Wong, “Xianzi: The #MeToo icon China is trying to silence,” BBC News, September 27, 2021 (quoting Aaron Halegua and referencing his report on sexual harassment law in China).
Lily Kuo, “Beijing court dismisses landmark #MeToo case as authorities censor discussion,” Washington Post, September 15, 2021 (quoting Aaron Halegua and referencing his report on sexual harassment law in China).
Wanli Yang, “Alibaba scandal sparks widespread public debate,” China Daily, August 18, 2021 (discussing Aaron Halegua’s findings on the implementation of anti-sexual harassment provisions in China).
纽大报告：打击职场性骚扰，中国前路漫漫 [“NYU report: China’s slow road to combating sexual harassment in the workplace”], Voice of America (Mandarin), June 30, 2021 (discussing Aaron Halegua’s report on the state of sexual harassment law in China).
Fang Bing, “Hong Kong Company Ordered to Pay Chinese Workers $5.4M for Saipan Labor Abuses,” Voice of America, May 30, 2021.
Mimi Lau, “Chinese workers awarded US$5.4 million over ‘inhumane conditions’ at Saipan casino site,” South China Morning Post, May 25, 2021.
Audrey McAvoy, “US Judge: Saipan casino builder must pay 7 ex-workers $5.4M,” Associated Press, May 24, 2021.
Alyssa Aquino, “Casino Laborers Win $5.4M Award Over 'Inhumane' Conditions,” Law360, May 24, 2021.
Bryan Manabat, “Federal court awards $5.9 million to 7 workers who sued IPI,” Marianas Variety, May 25, 2021 (describing the default judgment issued in forced labor case litigated by Aaron Halegua).
Lily Kuo and Alicia Chen, “Chinese workers allege forced labor, abuses in Xi’s ‘Belt and Road’ program,” Washington Post, April 30, 2021 (quoting Aaron Halegua on the abuse of Chinese workers on Belt and Road projects).
Nancy I. Maanao, “CNMI federal judge holds billionaire 'Dragon Lady' in contempt of court: Judge Manglona threatens Ciu Li Jie with jail time,” Kandit News, February 23, 2021 (finding president of Imperial Pacific’s parent company in contempt for failing to comply with subpoena).
Chao Deng, “In China, a #MeToo Case Gets Its Day in Court,“ Wall Street Journal, December 2, 2020 (quoting Aaron Halegua on sexual harassment law in China).
Muhammad Cohen, “Pacific Puzzle: Imperial Pacific International is running out of time and money in Saipan,” Inside Asian Gaming, September 2020 (quoting Aaron Halegua about forced labor and human trafficking scheme perpetrated by IPI).
Ambreen Ali, “Who’s Afraid of Li Qiang?”, The Wire China, May 17, 2020 (quoting Aaron Halegua on Chinese labor issues).
Bryan Manabat, “IPI found in contempt of court; must pay attorneys fees, costs,” Guam Daily Post, April 17, 2020 (describing ruling in federal court Saipan forced labor case).'
Sarah Bessell, “Combating Forced Labor: Strategic Litigation and Trade Sanctions,” The Freedom Fund, March 9, 2020.
Hayley Dixon, Charles Hymas & Sophia Yan, “Warning over 'Snakehead' smuggling gangs as police try to identify 39 Chinese dead found in lorry,” The Telegraph, October 24, 2019 (quoting Aaron Halegua on the trafficking of Chinese workers).
“Attorneys representing Saipan trafficking case receive social justice fund,“ Pacific Island Times, July 22, 2019 (describing $40,000 grant received by Aaron Halegua and his co-counsel to pursue forced labor litigation in Saipan).
Mark Magnier, “For Chinese firms in US, ability to navigate the cultural gap can determine success or failure,“ South China Morning Post, July 13, 2019 (quoting Aaron Halegua on challenges faced by Chinese companies operating in the United States).
Asia Society Policy Institute, “Navigating the Belt and Road Initiative” website, June 2019 (videos of Aaron Halegua explaining recommendations about how to protect labor rights and increase the use of local materials, labor, and contractors on BRI projects).
坦桑尼亚叫停百亿美元港口建设项目 [Tanzania announces that it will terminate the construction of a $10 billion port project.], Voice of America (Mandarin), June 28, 2019 (quoting Aaron Halegua on the need for human rights due diligence in China’s infrastructure projects).
Adam Rhodes, "Mariana Judge Won't Toss Casino Worker Mistreatment Suit," Law360, June 25, 2019 (discussing denial of motion to dismiss in Saipan forced labor litigation against Imperial Pacific casino and Chinese contractors).
Chris Matthews, “As China exports slow, government might face growing labor unrest, researcher says,“ MarketWatch, June 14, 2019 (quoting Aaron Halegua concerning collective labor disputes in China).
Muhammad Cohen, “Too Big To Fail U.S. Pacific Island Casino Keeps Failing,“ Forbes, April 26, 2019 (referencing Aaron Halegua’s op-ed in the Washington Post and lawsuit against Imperial Pacific).
“Jerome Cohen calls upon Beijing to announce a plan for resolving labor rights issues for Chinese workers dispatched overseas at the Belt and Road Forum“ [孔杰荣等呼吁北京在一带一路峰会期间宣布解决海外劳工权利问题计划], Voice of America (Mandarin), April 24, 2109 (discussing Aaron Halegua’s op-ed in the Washington Post and recommendations to the Chinese government).
Chris Opfer, “Island Casino to Pay $3 Million to Settle Latest Lawsuit,” Bloomberg, April 11, 2019 (quoting Aaron Halegua on the settlement between the U.S. Department of Labor and the Imperial Pacific casino in Saipan).
Emily Feng, “China's Global Construction Boom Puts Spotlight On Questionable Labor Practices,” NPR, March 30, 2019 (quoting Aaron Halegua on labor abuses by Chinese companies operating overseas).
塞班岛现“黑工”陷阱 中国海外劳工市场乱象丛生 [Saipan’s “black worker” trap; the chaos of Chinese overseas laborers market”], Radio Free Asia, March 26, 2019 (quoting Aaron Halegua on why Chinese workers seek jobs overseas).
Bryan Manabat, “7 Chinese workers say they are victims of forced labor“ Marianas Variety, March 18, 2019 (quoting Aaron Halegua about the lawsuit against Imperial Pacific alleging forced labor and human trafficking).
Sophia Yan, “Chinese casino operator sued by former workers over trafficking, forced labour claims,“ The Telegraph, March 15, 2019 (quoting Aaron Halegua about the forced labor lawsuit against Imperial Pacific).
Christian Shepherd, “Overseas Chinese workers sue Saipan casino for ‘forced labour,’“ Financial Times, March 15, 2019 (discussing forced labor litigation in Saipan and the relationship to the Belt & Road Initiative).
“Chinese workers sue Saipan casino over forced labor scheme,” Associated Press, March 15, 2019 (quoting Aaron Halegua about the lawsuit against Imperial Pacific alleging forced labor and human trafficking).
Mindy Aguon, “Chinese workers allege they were victims of a forced labor scheme,” The Guam Daily Post, March 15, 2019 (quoting Aaron Halegua about the lawsuit against Imperial Pacific alleging forced labor and human trafficking).
Farah Master, “Hong Kong owner of Pacific island casino sued over forced labour, trafficking claims,“ Reuters, March 15, 2019 (describing human trafficking and forced labor case filed by Aaron Halegua and co-counsel against the Imperial Pacific casino in Saipan).
Emily Feng, “China’s globetrotting labourers face dangers and debt,” Financial Times, January 15, 2019 (quoting Aaron Halegua on Chinese labor practices on Belt and Road Initiative projects and referencing the lawsuit against Gold Mantis). (FT 中文)
Anita Hofschneider, “Lawsuit Filed By Injured Chinese Workers Against Saipan Casino,” Honolulu Civil Beat, December 18, 2018 (quoting Aaron Halegua about lawsuit against Gold Mantis filed in federal district court in Saipan).
2018 Annual Report, Congressional-Executive Commission on China, October 10, 2018 (citing the ChinaFile conversation organized by Aaron Halegua in the section on the “Status of Women” and discussing the Saipan case in the section on “Cross-Border Trafficking”).
Te-Ping Chen, "Truckers Protest High Gas Prices in Spotty Strikes Across China," Wall Street Journal, June 11, 2018 (quoting Aaron Halegua on the rise of cross-provincial labor strikes in China).
塞班岛：一块很像中国的美国领土？[Saipan: A Piece of America that Resembles China?], Voice of America (Mandarin) (美国之音), March 16, 2018 (quoting interview with Aaron Halegua on the USDOL settlement and its implementation).
如何落实美国劳工部为中国工人追讨的欠薪？ [How will the USDOL's recovery of backpay for Chinese workers be implemented?], Voice of America Television (Mandarin) (美国之音), March 15, 2018 (television news interview of Aaron Halegua on the settlement for Chinese construction workers in Saipan and recommendations on how the casino can prevent future abuse).
Sophia Yan, "Workers building Saipan casino say Chinese firms misled them," Associated Press, March 14, 2018 (quoting Aaron Halegua on the use of wage bonds to ensure employers are able to pay their workers and noting the difficulty of collecting judgments against foreign employers) (also appearing in the Washington Post, New York Times, and numerous other outlets).
Cherrie Anne E. Villahermosa, "Local DOL: Construction workers can claim back wages in NMI," Marianas Variety, March 9, 2018 (quoting Aaron Halegua on the need to be proactive in preventing future abuse amongst construction workers in Saipan).
Evening News, KSPN2 News, March 7, 2018 (quoting Aaron Halegua's statement applauding the U.S. Department of Labor and suggested measures to prevent future abuse of foreign construction workers in Saipan).
"数千华裔黑工遭欠薪；劳工部出售讨回公道" ["Thousands of Illegal Chinese Workers Suffer Wage Arrears; Department of Labor Seeks Path to Justice"], Sing Tao Daily, March 7, 2018 ) (quoting Aaron Halegua on the need for third-party monitors and noting that many of the exploited workers in Saipan came on legal work visas).
Mimi Lau, "'If we go home now, we'll die': Chinese couple in Saipan back-pay row vow to fight on despite US labour deal," South China Morning Post, March 7, 2018 (quoting Aaron Halegua on the $13.9 million USDOL settlement for over 2,400 workers in Saipan and how to prevent such abuses moving forward).
Sophia Yan, "Chinese firms will pay $14 million back wages in Saipan case," Associated Press, March 6, 2018 (reporting Aaron Halegua's recommendation that future contractors on Imperial Pacific's casino project in Saipan be subjected to third-party monitoring) (also appearing in the New York Times, Washington Post, and numerous other outlets).
Mimi Lau, "'American dream’ becomes a nightmare for Chinese workers left stranded in Saipan," South China Morning Post, December 27, 2017 (quoting Aaron Halegua on the vulnerability of the foreign workers in Saipan and the need to pay greater attention to labor issues arising as part of the Belt and Road Initiative).
"Aaron Halegua博士等人应邀请为我院师生开展讲座" ["Aaron Halegua Invited to give Lecture to Graduate Students"], Institute for Human Rights, China University of Political Science and Law, December 1, 2017 (describing Aaron Halegua's lecture at a law school in Beijing).
"第七届中美司法与人权研讨会在纽约举行" ["Seventh Sino-American Dialogue on the Rule of Law and Human Rights Held in New York"], Xinhua, November 16, 2017 (describing this track-two dialogue in which Aaron Halegua participated as part of the American delegation).
2017 Annual Report, Congressional-Executive Commission on China, October 5, 2017 (citing Aaron Halegua's work in four sections: Worker Rights, Human Trafficking, Civil Society, and Access to Justice).
"Workers, disunited," The Economist, August 17, 2017 (quoting Aaron Halegua on difficulties in enforcing China's labor law for migrant workers) (PDF available here).
仍有四十多名中国工人被困塞班岛 [Over 40 Chinese Workers Still Stranded in Saipan], Voice of America Televsion (Mandarin) (美国之音), June 30, 2017 (television news interview of Aaron Halegua on the protesting Chinese construction workers in Saipan).
Stephanie Hoi-Nga Wong, "The Chinese Labor Activist Who Wants Ivanka Trump to 'Take Responsibility'," Bloomberg Politics, June 15, 2017 (quoting Aaron Halegua on the importance of independent monitors as the only way to corroborate or challenge what brands report about conditions in their supply chains).
Keith Bradsher, "U.S. Presses China to Free Activists Scrutinizing Ivanka Trump Shoe Factory," New York Times, June 6, 2017 (quoting Aaron Halegua on the role of independent monitors in combatting labor abuse in the supply chains of multinational companies).
"The story of a missing man, a Chinese factory & Ivanka Trump," Dazed Digital, June 1, 2017 (quoting Aaron Halegua on labor conditions in the apparel sector in China and the disappearance of labor NGO workers investigating Ivanka Trump's supplier factories).
塞班岛再爆中国工人抗议 [Another Eruption of Chinese Worker Protests in Saipan], Voice of America (Mandarin) (美国之音), May 26, 2017 (quoting Aaron Halegua on the efforts to resolve the labor disputes involving Chinese construction workers in Saipan).
时事看台：中国工人被困塞班岛时间分析 [Current Events: Analysis of Chinese Workers Trapped in Saipan], Voice of America Television (Mandarin) (美国之音), May 17, 2017 (television news interview of Aaron Halegua about exploited Chinese construction workers in Saipan).
Cora Lewis and Megha Rajagopalan, "The People's Burger?" BuzzFeed, April 14, 2017 (quoting Aaron Halegua on the potential labor consequences of CITIC's purchase of McDonald's China business).
"Legal Challenges Facing Chinese Workers," National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, December 1, 2016 (Q&A podcast with Aaron Halegua and Margot Landsman of the NCUSCR).
Dexter Roberts, "Beijing Wants One Union to Rule Them All," Bloomberg Businessweek, November 10, 2016 (quoting Aaron Halegua on the reform of China's official trade union, the ACFTU).
"Trials May Spell End of Era for Chinese Labor Activism," China Digital Times, October 25, 2016 (discussing Aaron Halegua's report on labor rights in China and quoting his Q&A with the Wall Street Journal).
Chun Han Wong, "Protecting Workers’ Rights in China: Q&A with Aaron Halegua," Wall Street Journal, October 19, 2016.
Rick Bales, "Halegua: Who Will Represent China's Workers?" Workplace Prof Blog, October 6, 2016 (posting about Aaron Halegua's new report, Who Will Represent China's Workers? Lawyers, Legal Aid, and the Enforcement of Labor Rights).
Peter Harmsen, "Tumultuous Spring" [Uroligt forar], Weekendavisen, April 21, 2016 (quoting Aaron Halegua on why strikes in China are increasing and becoming more difficult to settle). (English translation).
Rebecca McCray, "China's Growing Labor Movement Threatens Beijing," TakePart, March 16, 2016 (quoting Aaron Halegua on the reasons for the rise in strikes and labor unrest in China, including the economic downturn, increased worker consciousness, and the lack of an effective trade union or other means of negotiating between workers and management).
Simon Denyer, "Strikes and workers' protests multiply in China, testing party authority," Washington Post, February 25, 2016 (discussing the Washington Post op-ed by Aaron Halegua, Eli Friedman, and Jerome Cohen concerning China's crackdown on labor activists).
Tom Phillips, "He Xiaobo: latest victim of China's crackdown on labour activists," The Guardian, February 2, 2016 (discussing the Washington Post op-ed by Aaron Halegua and two co-authors noting China's attempt to stamp out labor activism "once and for all").
美国学者：当局打压使中国陷入无法状态 [American Scholar: Government Suppression has lead China into Lawless State], Voice of America Television (Mandarin) (美国之音), January 13, 2016 (interview of Aaron Halegua about the crackdown on labor activists and rights-defense lawyers in China).
"China, US law experts discuss human rights issues," Shanghai Daily, December 8, 2015 (discussing Sixth Annual Sino-U.S. Dialogue on the Rule of Law and Human Rights to which Aaron was part of the American delegation).
"Should the Law on Tipping be Changed?" NYU Law School, December 2, 2015 (video of Aaron Halegua moderating and speaking on a panel at NYU Law School's Center for Labor and Employment Law).
Rich Calder and Danika Fears, "Sleazer geezer says he’s too old to sexually harass employee," New York Post, November 3, 2015 (discussing sexual harassment case litigated by Aaron Halegua and colleagues at The Legal Aid Society that resulted in the highest fine ever issued against an employer by the New York City Commission of Human Rights at that time).
Aaron Halegua's book chapter on Chinese immigrant workers selected as the "Immigration Article of the Day" by the ImmigrationProf Blog, October 12, 2015.
Sukjong Hong, "‘This only happened because people organized.’ Nail salon workers speak out after NYT exposé," Fusion, August 24, 2015 (a graphic report referencing the Babil Nails case and SWEAT campaign).
Ileana Najarro, "New York, Combating Worker Abuse, Mandates Salon Owners to Secure Wage Bonds," New York Times, August 10, 2015 (discussing the large judgment obtained but difficulty of collection in the Babi Nails case).
Jessica Mudditt, "Gap and H&M back Myanmar path to labour reform," Just-Style, June 24, 2015 (discussing elements of the labor law reform plan presented by Aaron Halegua on behalf of the ILO in Yangon, Myanmar in May 2015).
International Labour Organization, "Stakeholders Forum on Labour Law Reform," ILO Website, Yangon, Myanmar (May 18-19, 2015) (official notes from the two-day conference in Yangon, including Aaron Halegua's presentation on potential strategies for labor law reform.)
Allissa Wickham, "Immigration Status Won't Block Uptick in Nail Worker Suits," Law360, May 14, 2015 (discussing the Babi Nails case and the Legal Aid Society's representation of nail salon workers).
Sarah Maslin Nir, "The Price of Nice Nails," New York Times, May 7, 2015 (discussing the $474,000 court award obtained by Aaron Halegua in the Babi Nails case in highlighting the difficulties of collecting court judgements) (Chinese version here).
Jim Dwyer, "Awarded Stolen Wages, Workers Struggle to Collect," New York Times, February 19, 2015 (discussing legislative effort to combat wage theft and featuring the Babi Nails case, which was succesfully litigated by the Legal Aid Society but in which the employers have evaded paying the full amount of the judgment).
“Foreign Firms Often Lose Out on Attorney-Client Privilege,” Wall Street Journal, February 17, 2015 (discussing a successful motion concerning attorney-client privilege for Chinese in-house counsel in a case against Bank of China).
“Out brothers, out! Guangdong province pioneers a new approach to keeping workers happy,” The Economist, January 31, 2015 (quoting Aaron Halegua on the significance of Guangdong Province's new collective negotiation regulations).
"美移民遇老板欠薪，法律援助处施手全讨回" (Immigrants in US Encounter Unpaid Wages, Legal Aid Society Recovers it All ), 新唐人 TV (NTDTV), December 12, 2014 (discussing recovery of $68,000 on behalf of four Chinese construction workers from employer who had already declared bankruptcy).
David Weil, The Fissured Workplace: Why work became so bad for so many and what can be done to improve it (Harvard University Press, 2014), p. 256 (discussing Babi Nail salon case as example of immigrant workers coming forward to exercise their rights).
Celeste Katz, "EXCLUSIVE: Judge says pervy boss, 88, should get $380G slap for sexual harassment of employee that included mocking, licking," New York Daily News, March 18, 2014 (discussing award of emotional distress damages and lost wages in sexual harassment case litigated by Aaron Halegua and colleagues at The Legal Aid Society).
"The Legal Aid Society: Part of the Fabric of New York City," Legal Aid Society (available on YouTube) (uploaded May 14, 2012, starting at 2:14) (Aaron Halegua discussing his representation of Chinese immigrant workers).
Sarah Maslin Nir, “Saying Court Win Helps, Nail Salon Workers Rally,” New York Times, April 10, 2012 (discussing the jury verdict obtained on behalf of Babi Nails workers by Aaron Halegua and The Legal Aid Society).
Robert E. Kessler, “Former salon worker hails $250G verdict,” Newsday, April 10, 2012 (discussing successful jury verdict in Babi Nails case).
“华人工友讨回欠钱为由拒付的工资” (Chinese Worker Recovers Unpaid Wages), 侨报 (China Press), May 9, 2011 (describing successful settlement obtained for worker in which he recovered his unpaid wages and his employer's claims against him were dismissed).
Sinovision (美国中文网), “失业金勿冒领政府查出必追还” (“Don’t Falsely Claim Unemployment Benefits; the Government will Recover Them”), February 20, 2011 (interview of Aaron Halegua by Chinese-language television concerning unemployment benefits).
Robert E. Kessler, “Nail salon owners accused of illegal firing,” Newsday, January 5, 2011 (discussing NLRB’s issuance of complaint against nail salon).
Sinovision (美国中文网), December 3, 2010 (news report on free legal aid clinic in Sunset Park, Brooklyn).
"Employment Law Unit Wins Benefits for Nail Salon Worker," Legal Aid Society, June 30, 2010 (discussing case in which Aaron Halegua assisted Chinese nail salon worker to obtain unemployment benefits) (Chinese media coverage here).
Edward Wong, "As China Aids Labor, Unrest Is Still Rising," New York Times, June 20, 2010 (quoting Aaron Halegua on the impact of the Labor Contract Law).
"Halegua on Getting Paid: Processing the Labor Disputes of China's Migrant Workers," Workplace Prof Blog, May 27, 2008 (discussing Aaron Halegua's law review article on Chinese migrant workers' efforts to recover unpaid wages).