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VIRGINIA DOCTOR GIVES ADVICE ON HOW TO HELP FLAWED NURSING HOME SYSTEM
VIRGINIA DOCTOR GIVES ADVICE ON HOW TO HELP FLAWED NURSING HOME SYSTEM 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Our local paper, The Roanoke Times, has a monthly column written by a local geriatric physician. Our region has been known as of late, as a wonderful place to retire and Health care is in fact, our largest local industry so the column does hit home with many people. In…

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HOW A NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT CAN RUIN YOUR MORNING
HOW A NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT CAN RUIN YOUR MORNING 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Now, there are many things that can ruin your morning.Spilled coffee. Baby spit-up. The paper not being delivered. Over sleeping. Having to go to work while a spouse takes the day off. Truly, the possibility of things that can ruin your morning, are endless.But what about when your favorite radio…

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PRESSURE ULCERS – HOW TO PREVENT
PRESSURE ULCERS – HOW TO PREVENT 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Two days ago I posted a blog on Pressure ulcersToday a colleague sent me a link which speaks in detail about Preventing pressure ulcersIf you spend most of your day in a bed or a chair, you have a higher risk of pressure sores. Being overweight or underweight and not being able…

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NON-COMPETE BUY OUTS IN VIRGINIA
NON-COMPETE BUY OUTS IN VIRGINIA 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I signed a contract yesterday that basically said, I would not hire Virginia Corp, Inc.’s employees, or the employee and I would face a lawsuit. The contract gave a dollar amount – which was an indirect buy out number.For the low low price of $6,000 – I could hire their employees…

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VETERANS ADMINISTRATION & MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION & MEDICAL MALPRACTICE 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I hate to say it, but we are not providing our Veterans with the best care.We hear cases all the time of men and women who have served our country, only to be injured by substandard medical care at our VA facilities, hospitals etc.I have been writing about VA medical…

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PRESSURE ULCERS IN VIRGINIA HOSPITALS AND NURSING HOMES
PRESSURE ULCERS IN VIRGINIA HOSPITALS AND NURSING HOMES 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I am writing this blog to you, the normal American who must rely on a local hospital or nursing home to take care of your loved one when he or she is ill. If your loved one cannot walk, has diabetes, cannot use the bathroom and or spends most of…

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WHAT DOES A CEASE AND DESIST LETTER MEAN?
WHAT DOES A CEASE AND DESIST LETTER MEAN? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

A cease and desist letter can mean many different things. Some companies, will send a cease and desist letter to an ex-employee, in order to say “Hey, I think you are breaking your contract so WATCH IT.”Other companies will hire an attorney to write a cease and desist letter to…

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VIRGINIA – “WHERE EMPLOYEES HAVE A RIGHT TO WORK?”
VIRGINIA – “WHERE EMPLOYEES HAVE A RIGHT TO WORK?” 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Pop QuizVirginia IS a “Right to Work State:”(1) Yes. I saw a poster in our break room.(2) Yes. I heard something about this years ago.(3) No. In Virginia employees have no rights.Right to Work means the following:(1) My employer cannot fire me without cause.(2) My employer can’t prevent me from…

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HOW TO GET A COPY OF YOUR NON-COMPETE / EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (reprise)
HOW TO GET A COPY OF YOUR NON-COMPETE / EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (reprise) 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Folks end up on our blog, all the time – wondering out loud to Google, “How do I make my employer give me a copy of my non-compete.”Well, sad answer is you can’t. That is why you should ask for a copy when you sign an agreement – always. New…

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NURSING HOME NEGLECT IN VIRGINIA
NURSING HOME NEGLECT IN VIRGINIA 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Friends and family will occasionally ask what kind of legal work I do. When I say “Nursing Home abuse and neglect,” they sometimes look puzzled.“What is nursing home neglect?” they will often ask.Rather than answer outright, I usually tell them about cases we have filed.Like the one where an elderly…

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