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LAYOFFS WORSEN IN VIRGINIA 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

LAYOFFS WORSEN IN VIRGINIA

Reading the Roanoke Times today is depressing. The front page article is entitled, “Volvo to lay off at least 650 workers.” The story recounts that Volvo has reduced its work force from 3,170 in late 2006 to less than 1,000 by May of 2009. The business section includes an article about thousands losing their jobs…

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PHARMACISTS ERRORS CAN KILL 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

PHARMACISTS ERRORS CAN KILL

We hear from clients every month about mis-filled prescriptions and other life-threatening mistakes by their local pharmacies. These serious medical errors are made by pharmacists at the local “mom and pop” drug store but are just as common at CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Wal-Mart, Eckerd, and on and on….. A quick search reveals the following…

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ROANOKE TIMES NEWSPAPER ANNOUNCES WAGE FREEZE AND FURLOUGHS 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

ROANOKE TIMES NEWSPAPER ANNOUNCES WAGE FREEZE AND FURLOUGHS

Everyone knows we are facing difficult economic times in the U.S. The newspaper industry has been hit especially hard. Newspapers face decreased readership, increased costs, decreased ad revenue as more and more companies advertise on the Internet. Well, the bad news hit Roanoke today as The Roanoke Times announced a company-wide wage freeze and a…

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NEW (FREE) BOOK ON NONCOMPETE LAW IN VIRGINIA 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

NEW (FREE) BOOK ON NONCOMPETE LAW IN VIRGINIA

Who said there is “no such thing as a free lunch”? I know we didn’t. Lauren and I have been hard at work the last few months writing a book which reviews the law in Virginia on noncompete and non-solicitation contracts. The book is written from the perspective of the employee and suggests legal ways…

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FIRED OR LAID OFF…NOW WHAT? 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

FIRED OR LAID OFF…NOW WHAT?

In these tough economic times, many people will lose their jobs as companies downsize during these dark financial days. What should you do if your employer fires you or tells you that you are being laid off for an undetermined period of time? The first thing to do is catch your breath and don’t sign…

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LICENSE TO ABUSE? HOPEFULLY NOT 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

LICENSE TO ABUSE? HOPEFULLY NOT

Most professionals have to get a “license” from a state board to practice their profession. Lawyers, nurses, doctors, funeral home directors, contractors – most of us work hard to get, keep and maintain professional licenses. We even help folks in various fields, defend themselves against challenges to their license. We have appeared before Bd. of…

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WARNING TO RESIDENTS OF NURSING HOMES IN VIRGINIA 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

WARNING TO RESIDENTS OF NURSING HOMES IN VIRGINIA

….and maybe more importantly, warning to the families of residents in Virginia’s nursing homes! I’m biased but most nursing homes provide substandard care to the elderly. Nursing homes put “profits over people” and the result is under-staffed facilities, over-worked aides, and residents suffering from bed sores, dehydration, malnutrition, and on…and on…and on…. But the warning…

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SURVIVAL GUIDE – PREPARING FOR A LAY OFF 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

SURVIVAL GUIDE – PREPARING FOR A LAY OFF

Our local paper, the Roanoke Times, published an article on Sunday called Economic survival guide: Preparing for a layoff Economic Survival GuideThe Reporter asked a series of questions to local employment experts. While I agree with their responses – I don’t think they went far enough. My unsolicitied answers, are in bold. Q: Should I…

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LILLY SETTLES ZYPREXA SUIT FOR $1.42 BILLION 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

LILLY SETTLES ZYPREXA SUIT FOR $1.42 BILLION

This just in 20 minutes ago from the AP. INDIANAPOLIS January 15, 2009, 10:56 am ET · Eli Lilly & Co. said Thursday it pleaded guilty to a charge that it illegally marketed the anti-psychotic drug Zyprexa for an unapproved use, and will pay $1.42 billion to settle civil suits and end the criminal investigation.…

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INFECTION CONTROL & HAND WASHING 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

INFECTION CONTROL & HAND WASHING

Don’t click on this link if you think infection control in hospitals is really difficult to achieve. Click on the above link if you think simple handwashing can really make a difference in infection control. GROSS. DOUBLE GROSS – Cleveland Clinic finds a stark contrast between nurses that wash their hands (or use solution) and…

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A LITTLE FREE LEGAL ADVICE 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

A LITTLE FREE LEGAL ADVICE

If your next (or new) employer asks you to sign a noncompete agreement, take at least the following steps: 1. Ask the employer to modify the language so the noncompete lasts no more than 6 months to 1 year and is limited to actual, existing clients with whom you have direct contact. 2. Ask the…

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SALMONELLA IN VIRGINIA CONFIRMED 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

SALMONELLA IN VIRGINIA CONFIRMED

Roanoke News WSLS is reporting Three deaths associated with a national salmonella outbreak occurred in Virginia and Minnesota, health officials confirmed Tuesday. Two adults in Virginia had salmonella when they died, though it’s not clear that the illness is what killed them, said Michelle Peregoy, a spokeswoman for the Virginia Department of Health. She did…

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