Employment & Workers Comp News

October 31, 2011

Canadian High Court Appoints Curator To Investigate Paraplegia Misappropriation

Filed under: Regional News — reformingworkerscomp @ 2:52 am

At the orders of Pretoria High Court, a curator has been appointed on behalf of a disabled teenage boy in order to investigate the possible misappropriation of funds that had been paid to him following an automobile accident.

The funds, some R800 000, were paid to the boy via the Road Accident Funds (RAF) following the boy’s debilitating accident when he was 4-years-old.  At the time of the accident, he was living with his mother.  As she has died since, the boy had been placed in the care of foster parents.  The funds were placed in a trust with his attorney at the time, Mr. Molwane.   Since, Mr. Molwane had apparently told the foster parents that there were no more funds available.  Thereafter, he disappeared and has been unable to be located.

The boy, now 14, has been boarding in a special needs school since 2001.  As a paraplegic, he has little to no control of his lower extremities, is incontinent, and suffers from leg spasticity and an inability to walk.  He is in need of constant assistance and is bound to a wheelchair.  His foster parents have meanwhile lost interest in his care.  During the holidays, he has been living with one of the foster parents’ relatives.  However, his care at that time was deemed insufficient; he returned to the school in poor condition and filthy.  While the boy is debilitated, he is friendly and is capable of learning.  Unfortunately, his caretakers feel he has now suffered both emotionally and psychologically.

The school has not received payments from his trust fund since 2003, when they received R37 000 for his schooling and care.  At the moment, all of his needs, medical care, and clothing are paid via donations and state funds.  These expenses are approximately R4 250 per month.  Meanwhile, the boy needed bladder surgery urgently with which the RAF assisted him.

Given the lack of interest by the foster family, the school had requested the court to intervene with a curator in attempts to recover the lost funds for the boy.  Lawyer Elizabeth Baker states that it was unusual that the former lawyer, Mr. Molwane, claimed that funds were no longer available.  Attempts to locate him were futile, and he apparently no longer practices law.

The appointed curator hopes to recover the lost funds to the boy after investigating whether or not the funds were used inappropriately.  These types of fact patterns are also similar in California spine injury cases, according to the personal injury lawyers at Ehline Law Firm PC.  If you need a quadriplegia attorney, contact them at 633 W 5th St. #2890, Los Angeles, CA 90071. 213.596.9642.

January 14, 2011

Interesting employee with Disibilities related Case

Filed under: employee related — reformingworkerscomp @ 4:28 am

It is good to be back to Chicago: here is an interesting legal case for you:Plaintiff’s direct supervisor would describe him as a little strange at times. (Montana dep., 2.) Plaintiff’s doctor, Dr. Messina, had prescribed Zoloft for plaintiff’s anxiety. (Messina dep., 3.) It was the doctor’s belief that lots of stability is needed in plaintiff’s day-to-day life for a chance of sobriety. (Messina dep., 3.)
During a Brickstone dance recital, an employee of the drug rehabilitation center the plaintiff attended became aware of the plaintiff’s employment at Brickstone. The employee then informed his mother of plaintiff’s drug addiction. (Pappas dep., 3.) The mother later contacted the headmaster, Dr. Canterbury, and informed him of plaintiff’s crystal methamphetamine ongoing addiction. (Canterbury,. 4.) For an experienced Chicago Estate Planning attorney contact MRM Law Offices. All in all this is one of the top Chicago estate planning attorney firms in the city of Chicago.
With notice of plaintiff’s drug addiction to crystal methamphetamine, defendant took plaintiff aside to terminate his employment, on April 24, 2006. (Deposition of Theodore Jay Pappas 12/29/2006, 3: Deposition of William Canterbury, Ph.D. 12/20/2006, 4.) Plaintiff made an attempt to convince defendant that he was not a “current user” of drugs and sent the diploma from the rehabilitation program. (Pappas dep., 3: Canterbury dep., 4.) Defendant considered plaintiff’s drug use too current to make plaintiff sober and fully off the influence of crystal methamphetamine. (Canterbury dep., 4.) Defendant believed that when addicted to crystal methamphetamine it is extremely hard if not impossible to stop using crystal methamphetamine. (Canterbury dep., 4.) Plaintiff considers himself sober and willing to return to work at Brickstone. (Pappas dep., 4.)
The United States District Court found that plaintiff failed to meet the requirements of a prima facie case of disability discrimination. The district court granted defendant motion for summary judgment and dismissed the case with prejudice. The court found that plaintiff was not drug-free for a long enough period of time to make him eligible for the ADA protection.

November 13, 2010

Windows Phone 7 Pretty Cool but Not Quite a Match for Apple iPhone 4

Filed under: Off-Topic — reformingworkerscomp @ 7:12 pm

In some off-topic news, The two titans are back in the ring again, with two not-quite-matched contenders. The new Windows Phone 7 sounds pretty nice, but apparently Apple iPhone 4 is still the heavyweight.
Galen Gruman, posted an article for Infoworld Nov 11, 2010, under the headline; “Windows Phone 7 vs. Apple iPhone 4: Mobile Deathmatch.”
Gruman says Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 will be available on devices from Samsung, LG, and HTC.
He says that Windows Phone 7 has a very stylish user interface that is nearly as beautiful and instinctive as the iPhone. However, he writes that when it comes to capabilities, the iPhone has many and Windows Phone 7 has not so many.
Gruman reports that the Windows Phone 7 doesn’t support HTML5-based websites, the Adobe Flash Player, device-wide search, multitasking, copy and paste, or on-device encryption. Man, no copy and paste! That kills it for me right there, Microsoft!
The iPhone 4 — in particular iOS 4.1 — supports all but Flash, according to Gruman, the iPad supports all but Flash and multitasking, but will have multitasking when iOS 4.2 comes out this month.
So many people are loyal iPhone users. Microsoft needs to come out with something either as good, but cheaper, or just plain better—or why should these Apple fans change?
Further, according to Gruman, on-device encryption is requisite by many companies to gain access to email and other servers, so many businesses might be unable to support Windows Phone 7 users.
He adds that other shortfalls, such as the lack of Flash, haven’t hurt the iPhone and may not hurt Windows Phone 7. The iPhone also couldn’t offer copy and paste or multitasking for its first two years but was pretty darn successful anyway. One thing that could be better is the iPhone Repair turnaround time, depending on where you live and other factors. You could also try ubreakifix dot com which is supposed to be much faster, i think they are based in or near Orland Florida. They are known for 3g screen repair, water damage, dropped and broken parts as well as other iPhone repair issues as well.
I think Gruman really sums it up when he writes that in this day and age of mature, aggressive mobile contenders such as Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android, it’s hard to believe Microsoft’s exclusion of these capabilities will be overlooked.
There will always be those who are for whatever reason resistant to Apple. Also, Gruman liked the looks and styling of the UI, and thinks many people will like it. He especially liked the looks of the Samsung Focus smartphone I that he used to test Windows Phone 7.
According to Gruman the Focus is a “snappy performer, with a big, beautiful AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode) screen, as well as very nice fit and finish.
However, he noted that its touchscreen didn’t always register his finger taps. Will they be able to repair the damage?

October 12, 2010

How Settlement Loans Help You Meet Financial Obligations and Relieve Stress

Filed under: Legal News — reformingworkerscomp @ 12:46 am

If you have been involved in an accident that caused you injury, you may be facing a financial hardship while trying to fight for your rights in court. This is where settlement loans come in; litigation financing companies offer the money you need to pay those household expenses, medical bills and other costs so that you can relax and focus on getting the settlement you deserve. Those who have been careless and caused your injuries should pay, and you want to avoid settling for less than you
deserve from insurance companies because you are so desperate for money.

How do settlement loans work? It’s simple, really. Your lawyer will submit an application regarding the details of your lawsuit. From there, the litigation financing company will review it in order to decide if you qualify for an advance. There are no credit checks involved; whether or not you are approved depends solely on your lawsuit, and nothing else. This makes it easy, unlike what you find when
dealing with a conventional bank. The amount you may qualify for depends largely on how much you expect to win in your lawsuit; from a few hundred dollars to hundreds of thousands, you can get the money you need to live comfortably.

Imagine how much stress could be alleviated with settlement loans! You could pay all of your household bills, attorney fees, and all of those medical bills that are now rolling in due to your injuries. Getting the creditors off of your back will help you relax, so that you can concentrate on winning every penny you deserve from those who have wronged you. Personal injury lawsuits often go on for months, and sometimes even years depending on who the defendant is and how much money they want to spend dragging it out; litigation financing companies help you get the money you
need, so that you can fight against those large companies or corporations for as long as it takes to win! All in all, settlement loans allow you to get the money you need RIGHT NOW – no waiting for weeks. Another aspect of getting a cash advance from a settlement funding company that people enjoy is that there are no monthly payments; you only repay the loan when you have won your settlement. In the event that you fail to win, you owe nothing, so you don’t have to worry how you are going to repay the litigation financing company when you don’t have enough money to meet your other obligations.

When you are injured in an accident, you may not be able to work for a long time depending on the severity of your injuries. You may be required to have medical treatment on an ongoing basis, but your income has been greatly reduced. How can you make it, and make those responsible pay every penny you deserve? Settlement loans are a great solution for many people just like you; ask your lawyer about the benefits of litigation financing companies, or learn more online right now – relief
for your money problems is right around the corner!

November 22, 2009

Florida Losing Jobs Fast

Filed under: Employment News — reformingworkerscomp @ 9:12 pm

Just returned from seeing my attorney, am back in the saddle now. Jeff Kunerth, Sentinel Staff Writer for the newspaper entitled the ‘Sun Sentinel’, said in His Nov. 16, 2009 story that as Florida faces hard fiscal choices and a reduced population, jobs are dissapearing, sadly enouph. I know we have some similiar issues here on Oahu. For example, used cars transactions are down here on Oahu, unfortunately. All in all, The article quotes William Frey, a demographer with The Brookings Institution in Washington, as saying, “What this will do is make a lot of people think about what rapid growth means, both the downside and the upside.” For it’s part, the state has had to deal with lower revenue due to s smaller tax base. I also think more people are buying used cars as opposed to new cars, at least that is how it is on Oahu.
Sean Snaith is an economist at the University of Central Florida and is the school’s director for the Institute of Economic Competitiveness. Snaith believes that the recession made a declining trend worse, and the state should expect the trend to continue. Snaith said, “These gaudy rates of population growth we’ve seen of 4 or 5 percent in decades gone by are not coming back.” Should you need a competent Florida Tax attorney then let me suggest David Garvin. He is really one of the best tax and legal professionals in all of Florida and he is a criminal attorney as well for Miami, Fort Lauderdale, etc.
Jeff Kunerth also quotes Carl Haub. Haub is a demographer with the Population Reference Bureau in Washington, “The United States is growing by 3 million a year, and they are not going to North Dakota.” Switching gears for a second, if you find yourself needing a top quality Oahu used cars dealership then you may want to consider this Infinity one, they are possibly one of the more respected such used car dealerships on Oahu as a whole.
Demographers for the University of Florida believe that once the recessions fades, the state may see as many as 200,000 per year, down from the 300,000 it has enjoyed, but still enviable. If Florida grows by 2% per year, only, that will be double the national average. Airports and seaports can be a major center for international shipping and business. The state could also become a “green technology” leader.

The state must concentrate of diversifying its economy. In this spirit, Orlando is partnering with Burnham Institute and UCF to develop a center for biotech at the “Medical City” complex. generally speaking, the state has had to rethink the educational system, taxes, and a host of other crucial issues overall.

August 4, 2009

Jobless Rate In Detroit at 17 Percent

Filed under: Employment News — reformingworkerscomp @ 8:19 pm

According to reports the jobless rate in metropolitan Detroit is at 17 percent which is 2 points higher than what the government reported. The rate rose to 17.1 percent last month and in May was a reported 14.9 percent. The area of Detroit-Livoinia metropolitan is stated to be the highest of 49 urban centers with 1 million inhabitants according to the Labor Department reports.
These figures are seen in other urban areas with Kokomo Indiana reporting a 22.8 percent jump in jobless rates over that of the same time in 2008. The unemployment rate now stands at 19.2 percent which is one fifth of the workforce that is employed in the auto sector. Eklkhart Indiana is also reporting that their unemployment rate has reached double digits. Some people there could use some debt help, debt consolidation or maybe some kind of non profit credit counseling I suppose what some of them really need though besides the debt help is actually free credit counseling.
Riverside, San Bernardino metro areas have the second highest rate of unemployment compared with other metro areas with an unemployment rate of 13.1 percent. Charlolette, Gastonia and Concord metro area in North Carolina showed an unemployment rate of 12.4 percent.

August 1, 2009

Online Home Office Employment Growing Steadily

Filed under: Employment News — reformingworkerscomp @ 7:13 pm

I just returned from the Aloha state (big island) and I can attest that they have some prime real estate over there indeed. According to the Small Business Research Board while the economy is in turmoil, the growth of online employment is growing. The home based e-business worker is continuing to profit and there has been an increase of home based online workers of approximately 133 percent according to InternetWorldStats.com.
According to the statistics 85 percent of home Internet based businesses have not been affected by the declining economy. People that have been asked about their home business during the past 18 to 24 months have said that they have started their online business due to job insecurity which is also impacting the real estate market and the unsure economy as their reason for opening an Internet based home office. As an aside if you plan to set up such a home office and need furniture for it I recommend that you invest in some ergonomic office chairs as these can be very important. If you need big island real estate then visit this resource by all means. Sotheby’s has been doing real estate transactions on the big island of Hawaii for a very long time. An ergonomically correct office chair or chairs can really make a big difference in the long run in terms of comfort.
The International business broker IBFS has warned about Internet scams for people starting a home based business and this includes purchasing web domains, marketing, lead generation, SEO and other things for the Internet based business. The scams can include web business setup and even the amounts claimed to be paid for rendering certain services for online companies that charge to be a part of their home based employees.

July 17, 2009

Former Miss Hawaii International On Trial For Identity Theft

Filed under: Legal News — Tags: — reformingworkerscomp @ 11:22 pm

May was the month the largest identity theft case in Hawaii started, this included dozens of victims on Oahu, Honolulu and Manhattan Beach, Southern California.
According to the Chief of the Honolulu prosecutor’s office Christopher Van Marter this is the largest case of identity theft they have prosecuted, due to the number of credit card issuers and the 122 numbers of offenses. The former Miss Hawaii International Susan Shaw is scheduled to begin her trial for an alleged charge of identity theft on July 20th in Circuit Court. For her part, Shaw if convicted could be sentenced to life in prison according to Van Marter. Shaw has also been convicted of a 1993 theft at the Holiday Mart store. She needs counseling, in my humble opinion. Speaking of that, if you happen to need credit counseling then I recommend this resource. All in all, they can really help you with Debt Relief, credit counseling and also Debt consolidation services. Shaw was convicted of theft in the second degree in March of 1994. The sentence Shaw faced in that conviction was five years of probation, and $1,797.08 dollars in fines, she was released from probation on April 26, 1999.

June 27, 2009

Computer Furniture for Your Office Workers

Filed under: office — reformingworkerscomp @ 8:26 pm

I just got back from Oahu to check in with the real estate agent but wanted to get some good writing in you know. If you are looking for a basic office computer desk for a small office, consider the new Studio RTA A-Tower Computer Desk. This little computer desk is perfect for small areas. It is a tall unit and it has shelves that allow storage space. All in all it is good to have a some good custom furniture, designer lighting, leathercraft, Lorts from a good Furniture Source
such as in North Carolina. I like designer furniture myself. The Studio RTA A-Tower computer desk is great for keeping all pertinent office supplies and organized papers. It fits nicely into a corner so you won’t have any wasted space. By the way my Oahu Real estate agent must have a good furniture source and he some fantastic designer lighting and custom furniture pieces, I guess there is a lot of bread to be made in Oahu real estate overall.
The Studio RTA A-Tower computer desk is really strong and then manufactures have added steel tubes to make the frame stronger. The selling points to this desk are many. It comes with a cherry finish that looks fantastic and can transform the look of the office. This really is the perfect size for your computer desk in an office that wants to add class while still remaining on a budget. It takes up very little space and your other office furniture can place near it and still look nice. By the way if you are personally looking for some good office chairs then I suggest Sitbetter.com as they can really help you with a wide variety of different ergonomically sound office chairs. I recall the office of this one massage therapist had these as well as really nice white, square and large pillar candles, to go with a very nice assortment of designer lighting as well, which I highly recommend for certain offices.
When you purchase the Studio RTA A-Tower computer desk you will have put together before you can set up in your office. You can search for an online or find it at your local office supply store at reasonable prices.

May 26, 2009

Jewelry Store Employee Frightened Of Recession Steals $12 Million In Gold

Filed under: Economic News — reformingworkerscomp @ 7:40 pm

I just got back from Maryland to San Jose after seeing my very good Maryland injury lawyer over there. According to reports a woman identified as Teresa Tambunting is suspected of stealing $12 million in gold and gems from her job at Queens jewelry store and then storing them in her basement. The Jacmel Jewelry store found $12 million in gold pieces and other jewelry were missing from the vault.These included 10k gold chain, 18K gold ring and the like. That is some criminal activity.

The woman from Scardale told her family at Christmas dinner that she feared the recession. According to family members Tambunting’s fears stemmed from the Wall Street chaos and her husband Edgardo’s employment at Cantor Fitzgerald. Tambunting was afraid the recession would force her husband to change jobs.

Prosecutors state that during this time Tambunting, her three children and husband were living with raw gold and jewelry hidden in the basement of their home. They say the 50-year-old woman over a six-year time slipped small pieces of gold and jewelry in the lining of her purse. Tambunting was the vault manager from where the $12 million of gold and jewelry was missing since 1991. Apparently she was taking, bling bling jewelry and so forth. Which reminds of why in my area so many folks need a competent San Jose criminal lawyer or one in San Francisco, Oakland or Redwood City
as it were. Of course it should be duly noted that in Maryland in general and Baltimore or San Jose in particular there is really a lot more activity which requires either a DUI, DWI or criminal defense or injury lawyer, I mean San Jose is just like that for some reason. maryland can be pretty bad for that too.

She had started working at the store when it opened in 1977, after the audit according to Jacmel President Jack Rahmey Tambunting returned 80 pounds of the missing gold and jewelry in a suitcase.

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