Employees injured at work are entitled to reasonable accommodation
VIRGINIA Hoover worked as a radiology technologist for a Dignity Health hospital for 24 years. In December 2012, her arm was injured while she was preparing for a CT scan….
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A tale of two seniors in financial distress
THE first senior is 73. He has been separated from his wife for 30 years but not divorced. So, for all intents and purposes, he is single because even if…
DTI, BOI conduct quick check of business industries in Calabarzon
Business as usual after Taal Volcano eruption It is business as usual for most companies operating in the Calabarzon Region (Region IV-A) following the eruption of the Taal Volcano last…
Is bankruptcy right for you?
SURE there are alternatives to bankruptcy. But bankruptcy is the only solution that provides viable debt relief for those who are unable to repay their debts. Some people sign up…
Too many bills, not enough income?
“How can I pay my creditors when my income is not even enough to cover my basic living expenses?” This is a question that I hear everyday from people in…
Fil-Am Chamber of Commerce’s fundraising gala a dazzling success
Attendees enjoyed impressive performances, inspiring awardees, and valuable prizes THE ballroom sparkled with enthusiastic members, VIP guests, friends and family of the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los…
Fil-Am Chamber of Commerce of Hollywood presents Laurel Night
2020 officers and board of directors to be installed Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Hollywood (FACCHO) presents its Laurel Night 2020 on Thursday, January 23 from 6 p.m. to…
Robots at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show
SOME of us feel anxiety over robots taking over our jobs. Yes, they can take over repetitive chores, but let’s view them as helpers to release us from boring repetitive…
Should I tell my employer about my medical diagnosis?
Q: I was diagnosed with a spine compression fracture and severe depression. I want to request leave but want to keep my privacy at work. Do I need to tell…
Let Aviation Institute of Maintenance take your career to new heights
Fremont campus graduate shares his experience Finding the right aviation school is not easy, as they come in all shapes and sizes. However, the perfect school should inspire confidence that…
Bankruptcy can give you a fresh financial start in 2020
SLEEPLESS nights… Stressed out… Worried about the future… Always broke no matter how hard they work…Feeling hopeless about their situation. This is what most people are going through when they…
New 2020 minimum wage increase for California workers
WHAT is the new minimum wage? Effective January 1, 2020, the minimum wage in California will be $12.00 per hour for employers with 25 employees or less. For employers with…
Should you renew your expired ITIN?
• YES, taxpayers whose Individual Tax Identification Numbers (ITIN) expired and who expect to file a tax return in 2020 must submit a renewal application. • ITINs with the middle…
FACCGLA inducts new executive officers on January 12
AFTER a productive two-year run under President Ellen Samson, the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles (FACCGLA) will be announcing its new officers to serve for the…
Young client has $1-M judgment against him, needs bankruptcy relief
THE client is 38 years old and single. He is a professional with a license and makes about $100,000 gross a year. He rents a room near his workplace, where…
Aviation Institute of Maintenance and Your Flight to Success
Las Vegas campus graduate shares experience Aside from working hard and perseverance, one of the most important factors in kicking off your career is education — and the institution you…
SoCal Filipina registered nurse helps bargain first contract with nurses union
Registered nurses at Methodist Hospital ratify historic first contract that sets nurses workplace protections in stone LAST month, registered nurses at Methodist Hospital in Arcadia, California ratified their first-ever contract…
Palace: Duterte won’t meddle with ABS-CBN franchise renewal
President Rodrigo Duterte will not interfere with the franchise renewal of major television network ABS-CBN, Malacañang said on Friday, January 3. This is because Congress has the prerogative to grant…
DTI, SEIPI to engage in trade and investment promotion for electronics in the US
The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (SEIPI), the largest organization of foreign and Filipino electronics…
Did your ITIN expire last December 31, 2019?
INDIVIDUAL Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN) are used by people who should file income tax returns but are not eligible for Social Security numbers. A vast number of ITINs expired at…
New law alert: longer paid family leave to take effect
THE California Family Rights Act (CFRA) entitles employees who work in businesses of 50 or more employees, 12 weeks of leave from work. This benefit is provided when they have…
Seniors need CHP 13 as they retire; senior’s business needs CHP 7 while she needs CHP 13
SENIORS are husband and wife aged 70 and 65 – wife is a young and healthy 65; husband is a healthy 70 and still looks strong. Both are still working…
Excessive debt makes people look ‘wealthy’ even when they’re poor
ACCORDING to a recent study, a majority of people in this country are living way beyond their means. In keeping up with the Jones’s, these people have resorted to using…
Avoid the bondage of debt, especially seniors
ACCUMULATING debt is the easiest thing you can do in America. Even your dog can get credit cards with a fake social security number. If you are an immigrant and…
History of CES in Las Vegas
CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is the largest trade fair for consumer electronics. It’s presented by Consumer Technology Association (CTA) annually in Las Vegas. It has been our tech bell weather…
Excessive debt makes people look ‘wealthy’ even when they’re poor
ACCORDING to a recent study, a majority of people in this country are living way beyond their means. In keeping up with the Jones’s, these people have resorted to using…
Avoid the bondage of debt, especially seniors
ACCUMULATING debt is the easiest thing you can do in America. Even your dog can get credit cards with a fake social security number. If you are an immigrant and…
When your boss lies about the reason for firing you
Q: I was diagnosed with early stage cancer a few weeks ago. I can still do my job but I will need about 5 hours off from work every week…
Pinay-founded Care.com acquired for $500-M
PINAY-founded Care.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for finding and managing family care, will be acquired by American-holding company IAC, both companies announced on Friday, December 20. The two companies…
Clients seek to discharge $100K and $30K credit cards
Both qualify for different chapters of bankruptcy code for different chaptersof bankruptcy code Most debtors prefer to have a Chapter 7 wipe out of debt. This is called a fresh…