Whatever your legal situation may be, as an immigrant in the United States, with or without documentation, you and your family members have rights under the Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE), and now more than ever, it is important to know those rights and to be prepared for any event that could present itself.
A utility cart is a small motorized vehicle such as a cushman, gator, golf cart, club car etc. that are used to carry supplies, equipment, products, goods, injured athletes, etc. Although, they are smaller than regular cars they can still carry large and heavy loads and reach high speeds, enough to cause an accident or seriously injure someone. If you work in an industry that uses utility carts, you should be taking precautions every time you drive.
Welcome to another edition of Meet the Staff! This month we are going to our Union City office to meet Branch Office Manager, Hansy Velasquez. She was born in Guatemala and raised in El Salvador by her grandmother, Maria Velasquez. At the age of 16, she came to this country and moved to Union City, where she currently lives. [Read more…]
Welcome to another edition of Meet the Attorney! This time, we are introducing attorney Ellen Radin. Ms. Radin completed her Bachelors of Arts at Barnard College – Columbia University, and proceeded to study law at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law-Yeshiva University. In December, Ms. Radin celebrated her 10 year anniversary with the Ginarte Law Firm. [Read more…]
The Ginarte Law Firm would like to take this time to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas. May you have a prosperous and healthy new year! We appreciate your trust and belief in us and we look forward to serving you in the coming year.
Preparing for the holidays can be stressful, but adding visits to the emergency room can cause unnecessary aggravation and heartache. The Ginarte Law Firm is here to provide some helpful tips to keep your Thanksgiving a savory and SAFE holiday! [Read more…]
Under federal law, you are entitled to a safe workplace. Your employer must provide a workplace free of known health and safety hazards. If you believe working conditions are unsafe or unhealthful, you may file a confidential complaint and ask for an inspection. If possible, bring the conditions to your employer’s attention. It is illegal for an employer to fire, demote, transfer or otherwise retaliate against a worker for using their rights under the law. Informed employers and workers, in compliance with correct safety standards, can save as many as 50 lives and prevent 4,500 accidents every year. [Read more…]
October is breast cancer awareness month. Throughout this month individuals and organizations nationwide show support for the survivors and those who are fighting against breast cancer, both men and women. Every October the American Cancer Society hosts their Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk across the country in various cities to help raise awareness and donations for those in need. The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk helps raise millions of dollars that not only goes to finding a cure, but also to help educate and assist those who are fighting against this debilitating disease. [Read more…]
It’s that time of year again! Children of all ages wait ever so anxiously to be able to dress up as their favorite idol or spooky ghoul. For parents, however, Halloween consists of much more than just dressing up, and ensuring the safety of your children should be the number one priority this season. Here at Ginarte, we take safety very seriously, and have provided you with some helpful tips as you prepare for Trick-O-Treating! [Read more…]
As the week begins to come to a close, many commuters begin planning their weekend. Each morning people plan their day, check tasks off their list, and schedule their productivity accordingly. Today in Hoboken, NJ many commuters had their day unfortunately planned for them. [Read more…]
