Fired for Taking Time Off A Lawrence, Mass. city worker was fired from his public works job for allegedly taking too much time off to care for his dying wife. According to a news report in The Lookout, Tom Sapienza is preparing to file an employment lawsuit alleging reverse racial discrimination. His attorneys say that…
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Worker Says He Was Fired for Taking Time Off to Care for Dying Wife
Bisnar Chase Contest Winner Sara Higley LOVES the Lakers!
Sara picks up her Lakers tickets at our Newport Beach office. And, we have our Lakers tickets winner! Sara is a HUGE Lakers fan as is her mother, and today she was beaming as she and a volunteer from AbilityFirst picked up her tickets. Â Sonia, who works for AbilityFirst saw the drawing on Facebook and…
ProPublica Files Freedom of Information Act Request for Nursing Home Records
ProPublica, a nonprofit group put in a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) following which the government released uncensored write-ups of problems found during nursing home inspections around the country. According to a Jan. 9 report released by ProPublica, the reports are available for the public to view on the group’s website. The government has released…
Officials Looking for Other Victims of Orange County Nursing Home Assault
An elderly woman was sexually attacked at a Yorba Linda nursing home and Orange County investigators say there could have been more incidents. According to a news article in The Orange County Register, administrators at the Emeritus Senior Living center are maintaining that the incident was isolated. But police are deeply concerned that there could…
Tips for Job Seekers Facing Age Discrimination
Have you applied for jobs only to be turned away? Do you suspect that your age may be a factor in the employers’ decision not to hire you? Many older people are back in the job market, and finding a job in such a competitive environment may not be easy. Age discrimination is illegal in…
How To Assemble a Winter Safety Kit
When it comes to emergencies, an ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure. Being prepared for an emergency is the only way to ensure that you and your family remain safe when someone bad happens. Because emergencies do not announce themselves, it is important to stay prepared so that you are ready…
Falling Asleep at the Wheel? Study Shows You’re Not Alone
Falling Asleep at the Wheel – An alarming new report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that many drivers are dozing off behind the wheel repeatedly.
Explosion at Sea World Hotel Injuries Three – Personal Injury
According to a News 10 report from San Diego, an explosion at a hotel near Sea World has resulted in injuries for at least three people. ABC News reports that hash oil was the cause of the blast. One of the victims was said to be seriously injured and all three were transported to local…
New California Law Expands Reporting of Nursing Home Abuse
A California law that took effect on January 1 expands the requirements for caretakers to report abuse at nursing homes and assisted living centers. According to a news report in the Napa Valley Register, advocates for the elderly hope that Assembly Bill 40’s new requirements will help bring crimes against one of the most vulnerable…
Subaru Recalls 633,000 Vehicles for Potential Fire Danger
Subaru of America has announced that it is issuing a product defect recall for more than 633,000 vehicles due to fire risks over door lights that may short circuit. According to a report in The Detroit News, Subaru, which is a unit of Japan’s Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., is recalling all of its 2010-11 Legacy…