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Know Your Rights - Paid COVID-19 Leave

Article: Know Your Rights - Paid COVID-19 Leave

Employment Law Attorney Jean H. Power and Case File Manager Ting Xu discuss paid leave for COVID-19.

Apr 27, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Could Soon be a Workplace Requirement

Article: COVID-19 Vaccination Could Soon be a Workplace Requirement

It is not illegal for employers to ask about vaccination status, to request proof, or to make hiring decisions based on vaccination status.

Apr 7, 2021
Baldwin Park Woman Faces Fraud Charge for Exaggerating COVID-19 Symptoms

Article: Baldwin Park Woman Faces Fraud Charge for Exaggerating COVID-19 Symptoms

A recent local news story is confirming just how problematic exaggerating a condition can be when one is receiving workers' compensation benefits.

Feb 26, 2021
Q&A - COVID-19 and Employment Rights

Article: Q&A - COVID-19 and Employment Rights

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.

Feb 16, 2021
Biden Administration Aims to Clarify Rule on Unemployment Insurance and Covid-19

Article: Biden Administration Aims to Clarify Rule on Unemployment Insurance and Covid-19

The Biden administration released a fact sheet related to Covid-19 and economic recovery, with implications for employment law.

Jan 27, 2021
Defensive Driving More Important with Limited ICU Beds

Article: Defensive Driving More Important with Limited ICU Beds

A lack of ICU bed space makes driving, especially at high speeds, more dangerous.

Dec 17, 2020
Updated Public Charge Rule Put on Hold by Federal Judge

Article: Updated Public Charge Rule Put on Hold by Federal Judge

The battle over the Trump administration's public charge rule has taken yet another turn, with a federal judge in New York reissuing a hold on the policy. 

Aug 4, 2020
OSHA Accused of Failing to Keep Meatpacking Workers Safe

Article: OSHA Accused of Failing to Keep Meatpacking Workers Safe

A lawsuit filed today accuses the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of failing to meet its mission during the Covid-19 global pandemic.

Jul 23, 2020