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Q&A – Meal and Rest Breaks

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Law Offices of Scott Warmuth attorneys Yesenia Acosta and Jean H. Power had a question and answer session about workers' rights to meal and rest breaks.[/vc_column_text][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7cv4ya1flw" el_width="60" align="center"][vc_column_text]Do you have questions about employment law in California?  Our dedicated team of attorneys can help answer your questions and determine if you have a legal case against an employer.  We offer free consultations with no obligation.  All employment law cases are pursued on a contingency fee basis, so you will never have any out-of-pocket costs.  Call the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth today at 888-517-9888 to schedule your free consultation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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San Gabriel Valley Master Key – Episode 23 – Scott Warmuth (Part 3)

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Episode 23 of the San Gabriel Valley Master Key podcast features part two of a three part series featuring co-host Attorney Scott Warmuth sharing his life story.  Part three was officially released today! Episode Description:

Scott Warmuth, lawyer and the co-host of the podcast, shares his life story in this 3-part series. In this last part of the series Scott gives different meanings of what success meant throughout his career and personal life as an adult. From a tough first semester and year in law school to passing the Bar exam the first try, from teaching in China to coming back losing money, and from a man reaching for career success to a man reaching for personal success. Scott finishes looking at his past and brings forth some of what he wants for his future.

Available now on Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRADIO!  Visit the San Gabriel Valley Master Key website for more information.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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Peace Corps Celebrates 60 Years

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Peace Corps, a volunteer organization established by the U.S. government, turns 60 this week.  The program was established by President John F. Kennedy on March 1, 1961 as an initiative to provide developing countries with support for education and technology utilizing the skills of trained American volunteers.  Over its 60 years, the Peace Corps has sent over 235,000 volunteers to 141 countries.  Among the ranks of those volunteers is Scott Warmuth, attorney and founder of the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth. In 1977, a young Scott Warmuth applied for a college program in New York City that modeled itself after a study abroad program.  He was one of seven students ultimately accepted to participate in the program.  For two years, Scott lived and worked in New York City while furthering his studies in humanities.  This experience helped connect Scott with the people of New York City and the city itself.  This led Scott to apply as a volunteer for the Peace Corps.  Scott was accepted. Even before his career as an attorney, Scott was always focused on helping people.  The Peace Corps seemed like a natural fit.  In 1979, Scott was assigned to a volunteer position in South Korea.  He attended language and culture class before working as a health technician in a small South Korean village near the border with North Korea.  It was his duty to help control outbreaks of tuberculosis throughout the village.  Scott's dedication to service and helping people has persisted throughout his career as an attorney. The Law Offices of Scott Warmuth congratulates the Peace Corps on the anniversary of its founding![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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Baldwin Park Woman Faces Fraud Charge for Exaggerating COVID-19 Symptoms

Topics: Covid-19, Workers' Compensation

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Law Offices of Scott Warmuth has previously blogged about the dangers of faking work injuries.  A recent local news story is confirming just how problematic exaggerating a condition can be when one is receiving workers' compensation benefits.  A family services facilitator and coordinator for Head Start at Baldwin Park Unified School District faces two felony charges of insurance fraud and a felony charge of grand theft after allegedly exaggerating COVID-19 symptoms after being infected with the coronavirus at work.  The employee, Stephanie Medrano, 33, of West Covina, has pleaded not guilty. According to news reports, Medrano told her employer that her COVID-19 symptoms were severe enough to require almost a full month of self-quarantine, reporting that she only left her quarantine twice to buy medicine.  However, Medrano was not adhering to quarantine, apparently being spotted shopping for several hours a day and vacationing in Lake Havasu two days after telling her workers' compensation doctor that she was experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19.  Investigators for the Department of Insurance found that she was also interacting with people outside of her household without a mask. The Baldwin Park Unified School District submitted a suspected workers' compensation fraud claim to the Department of Insurance a little over two weeks after Medrano returned to work.  The Department of Insurance estimates that fraud, if not pursued, would have been resulted in more than $33,000 in workers' compensation benefits.  Penalties for workers' compensation fraud include fines up to $50,000 or double the value of the fraud, whichever is greater, up to five years in prison, or both. See the full news story here. The Law Offices of Scott Warmuth helps injured workers seek workers' compensation benefits.  We encourage all injured workers to be truthful and honest about their injuries with their doctors and to return to work when they are able.  If you have suffered a work injury, our team of attorneys is ready to help you on the road to physical and financial recovery.  Call our law offices today at 888-517-9888 to receive a free consultation. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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San Gabriel Valley Master Key – Episode 22 – Alexis Salamanca

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Episode 22 of the San Gabriel Valley Master Key podcast, co-hosted by Attorney Scott Warmuth, officially dropped yesterday! Episode 22 features Alexis Salamanca, graphic designer and creative director. Episode Description:

Alexis Salamanca is a Graphic Designer, Web-App Developer and Creative Director, with the analytical mind of a strategist. He has become a strong Advocate for business in the San Gabriel Valley. He dedicates countless hours to the San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce, where he has served as a member of their Board of Directors since 2010. Alexis also serves on the Advisory Board of Directors for the University of the West. In addition, he has volunteered his time at The International Church of Christ for over 8 years as a Teen Leader, Mentor for the youth for over 12 years, and for over 20 years as an Administrator.

Available now on Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRADIO!  Visit the San Gabriel Valley Master Key website for more information.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LA County Superior Court Reinstates Sentencing Enhancements

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Upon his election last fall, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón made rapid and sweeping changes to how criminal justice matters would be handled in the county.  Among one of his many changes was the complete elimination of sentencing enhancements, which can be used to dramatically extend prison sentences for repeat offenders and gang members.  The move proved extremely controversial within the District Attorney's office, leading career prosecutors to file litigation against the mandate.  Two weeks ago, a Superior Court judge issued a preliminary injunction against the order, allowing prosecutors to seek sentencing enhancements while the litigation is addressed.  Gascón indicated he would appeal the ruling. The ban on sentencing enhancements faced immediate blowback from prosecutors and victims' advocates.  Prior to the litigation, Gascón revised his complete ban to allow for enhancements in certain hate crimes, sexual crimes, financial crimes, crimes against the elderly, and crimes against children.  The Superior Court judge ruled that sentencing enhancements filed prior to the ban or were required by law, such as certain three strike enhancements, they cannot be dismissed.  According to the Los Angeles Times, the ruling could potentially impact over 10,000 defendants with pending charges that include sentencing enhancements.  Gascón is allowed to enact a policy to prevent future filing enhancements not required by law. The ban on sentencing enhancements, and the injunction against the policy, will not affect most criminal cases brought in Los Angeles County.  Regardless of any changes to how Los Angeles County prosecutors pursue criminal cases, the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth will continue to provide a robust defense for our clients.  We strive to ensure that the needs of our defense clients are met and their rights are not violated.  If you or someone you know has been accused of a crime, contact our criminal defense attorneys today.  We offer free, no-obligation consultations at 888-517-9888.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 Introduced in Congress, Passage Unclear

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, the immigration legislation promised by the new Biden administration, has been introduced in Congress.  The proposed immigration law will allow nearly 11 million undocumented immigrants a pathway to citizenship on an eight-year timeline.  DACA recipients, agricultural workers, and foreign nationals with Temporary Protected Status or Deferred Enforced Departure could seek citizenship even faster with immediate green card eligibility.  Green card holders can apply for citizenship after three years.  The legislation also includes provisions and funding to improve the refugee and asylum process, improve technology and infrastructure along the U.S. and Mexico border, streamline the naturalization process for some visa holders, and prohibit would religious discrimination against immigrants. The legislation, introduced by California Representative Linda Sánchez and New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez, both the children of immigrants, faces an uphill battle, especially in the United States Senate.  Political observers do not think the bill will pass in its entirety, but that some portions of the bill could become law.  Comprehensive immigration reform in the United States has been elusive for several decades; the last immigration law with a focus on citizenship was passed in 1986, legalizing almost 3 million undocumented immigrants.  The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 aims to provide citizenship to more than three times the number of undocumented immigrants.  Undocumented immigrants who are not eligible for an immediate green card would need to wait five years and pass criminal and national security background checks before becoming eligible. Read the text of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 here. Whether any part of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 will become law will be closely monitored by the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth.  Our immigration attorneys have been helping immigrants live and work in the United States for 37 years.  We provide 100% free initial consultations to anyone seeking immigration assistance.  Call our offices today at 888-517-9888!  We can help you make your immigration goals a reality.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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Q&A – COVID-19 and Employment Rights

Topics: Covid-19, Employment Law

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Law Offices of Scott Warmuth attorneys Yesenia Acosta and Jean H. Power had a question and answer session about the rights of workers when it comes to the COVID-19 global pandemic.[/vc_column_text][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTibtXgGgUc" el_width="60" align="center"][vc_column_text]Do you have questions about employment law in California?  Our experienced team of attorneys can help.  We offer free consultations to listen to your story and can help you determine if you have a legal case.  We pursue all of our employment law cases on a contingency fee basis, with no out-of-pocket expenses.  Call our offices today at 888-517-9888 to schedule your free consultation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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Happy Lunar New Year from the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth!

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As the difficult year of 2020 is left behind, the 2021 Lunar New Year welcomes the ox, a symbol of hard work, honesty, and diligence.  The ox is second in the ordering of the Chinese zodiac, trailing only the rat, the symbol of 2020.  The next year of the ox will be 2033.  The 2021 ox is associated with the element of metal. The Law Offices of Scott Warmuth encourages safety during this Lunar Near Year.  Hsi Lai Temple in Hacienda Heights near our offices will be holding its annual Lunar Near Year events online this year for anyone who wants to celebrate the holiday safely.  Happy Lunar New Year everyone![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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San Gabriel Valley Master Key – Episode 21 – Susana Porras

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Episode 21 of the San Gabriel Valley Master Key podcast, co-hosted by Attorney Scott Warmuth, officially released yesterday! Episode 21 features Susana Porras, Pasadena-born poet and writer. Episode Description:

Susana Porras is a poet, writer, and community organizer. In 2010, she was named one of The Magazine’s 50 Women of Influence for her dedication to effecting innovative ways of rebuilding neighborhoods in her hometown of Pasadena, California.

Susana has traveled extensively throughout Europe and Central America, putting down roots in both the South of France and Guatemala. She is fluent in both French and Spanish.

Susana earned her M.A. in sociology and a second B.A. in French at California State University–Los Angeles. Her love of learning has given her an appetite for cultural appreciation and an understanding of social nuances, creating a lifelong traveler and chronicler of adventures both at home and abroad.

Available now on Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRADIO!  Visit the San Gabriel Valley Master Key website for more information.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]