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Sears Closes Stores

Bryan Ramos — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:05:00 +0000

Sears announced that it will close six Georgia stores as follows: Sears in Macon; Kmart in Atlanta, Buford, Columbus, Douglasville and Jonesboro. Florida will be hit the hardest by the closing of Sears and Kmart stores, losing 11, according to a preliminary list of 79 planned closures released Thursday. Ohio and Michigan have six store closures planned in their states. Tennessee, North Carolina and Minnesota are set to lose four stores each.

In Georgia, we suspect that these closures will produce a substantial amount of lay-offs including employees injured on the job. It is important to note that these injured employees who have been laid off have certain responsibilities before workers’ compensation benefits are started. It is recommended that these injured employees return to their authorized treating physician immediately. This will help certify their work restrictions. Subsequently, we recommend that the laid off and injured workers begin to document a search for employment within the recently certified work restrictions. Additionally, it would be prudent to seek unemployment benefits.

Those Georgia workers’ desiring a free consultation regarding their rights under workers’ compensation should call the Ramos Law Firm.

Happy Holidays

Gail Bailey — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:22:17 +0000

The Ramos Law Firm wishes all our clients, friends and followers a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a Happy New Year. We hope you are enjoying the season.

Bailey Granted Scholarship to Attend Association of Legal Administrators Regional Conference

Bryan Ramos — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:04:05 +0000

November 4-5, 2011 – Charlotte, NC: Gail Bailey, Firm Administrator at the Ramos Law Firm, was granted a scholarship to attend the Association of Legal Administrator’s Regional Conference in Charlotte, NC.

Ramos Selected To Serve on Educational Panel at John Marshall’s Law School Seminar

Gail Bailey — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:03:03 +0000

November 3, 2011 – Atlanta, GA : Bryan Ramos, attorney at the Ramos Law Firm, was invited to serve on a continuing legal educational panel at the John Marshall Law School in Atlanta, Georgia. The seminar was titled, “Solo Practitioner Boot Camp”. The educational panel was designed to provide law students and practicing attorneys guidance as to starting, managing, and sustaining a “solo” practice.

Kids Chance Charity Golf Classic

Gail Bailey — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:38:49 +0000

Kids Chance of Georgia helps support the children of Georgia’s seriously or fatally injured workers. On October 24, Kids Chance of Georgia is hosting a Charity Golf Classic at the Marietta Country Club. You can register at the Kids Chance website. It should be a fun time and will benefit a worthy cause.

Job Fair August 23, 2011 – Crossroads Career Network

admin — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:11:50 +0000

Crossroads Career Network in partnership with Georgia Dept. Of Labor – Gwinnett Career Center will be having their 7th Annual Job Fair on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at the Snellville United Methodist Church from 10:00am – 2:00pm. For additional information please contact the following persons at the Ga. DOL – Gwinnett Career Center @ 770-840-2200: Carolyn Coburn-Allen (Ext. 132), Tomika Singh (Ext. 134), or Michael Kotler (Ext. 161).

Employers Scheduled to Attend

ALLIED BARTON SECURITY SERVICE
ALORICARES
ARK TEMPORARY STAFFING, INC.
ATL. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
BB&T BANK
CHICO’S CALL CENTER-WINDER
CLIFTON & ASSOC. – AFLAC BRKR.
CREDABILITY
CROSSROADS CAREER NETWORK
DEKALB COUNTY POLICE DEPT.
DEPT. OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
GA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
GOODWILL OF NORTH GEORGIA
GWINNETT PUBLIC SCHOOL-NUTRITION
GWINNETT COUNTY GOVERNMENT
GWINNETT COUNTY POLICE DEPT.
HEALTHPORT
HIRE DYNAMICS
LOWES HOME CENTERS
MARY KAY SALES CONSULTANT
PERIMETER STAFFING PLACEMENTS
PRIMERICA
STONE MOUNTAIN PARK
U.S. NAVY RESERVE
U.S. SECRET SERVICE
UNITED STATIONERS, INC.
VOLT WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS
WELLS FARGO

Cagle’s to Close Pine Mountain Facility

Bryan Ramos — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:21:01 +0000

Poultry workers employed at Cagle’s may be faced with added problems as Cagle’s will eliminate 300 positions at its Pine Mountain Valley, Georgia facility. It is uncertain if these workers include those who have been injured on the job. Essentially, these jobs will be primarily the “second shift”. If the Cagle’s worker’s job is eliminated while he or she is on light or modified duty restrictions, the employee may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. The rate of payment will depend on the worker’s weekly wage.

If you have been injured on the job and desire a free consultation as to your workers’ compensation benefits, please contact the Ramos Law Firm at 404-355-3431.

Bryan Ramos named one of the 25 Most Influential Asian Americans in Georgia

Gail Bailey — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:59:13 +0000

Georgia Asian Times has released its 6th edition of the 25 Most Influential Asian Americans in Georgia. Among the names is our founder and managing partner, Bryan Ramos.

You can read the article and bio(s) here.

There will be a dinner to honor all recipients on July 14 at Nam Phuong.

Congratulations to Bryan!

Meeting at Governor’s Office to Provide a Voice for Asian Americans

admin — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 03:44:02 +0000

Last week Mr. Kim, Mr Blanco, Mr. Xiong and Mr. Ramos all met with Governor Deal’s office regarding opposition to proposed legislation SB-7, HB-72, HB-87 and SB-40. These bills send the wrong message to the local and global business community in Georgia. Additionally, these bills do not solve or further the federal immigration reform movement but rather disproportionately impact legal immigrants and business owners. Other business community leaders have expressed similar views.

Mr. Travis Kim, President, Georgia Korean Chamber of Commerce; Mr. Willy Blanco, President, Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia (PACCGA); Mr. Abraham Xiong, President, Government Contractors Association; Mr. Bryan Ramos, Ramos Law Firm

Our Office Has Moved!

admin — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:52:03 +0000

We’re happy to announce that we have moved…but not far. We are now located at 4 Lenox Pointe, Atlanta, Georgia. All phone numbers and email addresses remain the same.