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Guardians for Fair Work support wage theft protection
SCREEN SHOT BY BRUCE CHECEFSKYMonday, September 12, 2022; Public Comment, Cleveland City Council Meeting, Cleveland City Hall, 601 Lakeside Avenue: Matthew Ahn, a spokesperson for the Guardians for Fair Work, says legislation introduced at Cleveland City Council to address wage theft falls short of expectations. Guardians for Fair Work support wage theft protection by Bruce…
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Civil protection orders can help keep domestic violence survivors safe
Civil protection orders can help keep domestic violence survivors safe by Tonya Sams (Plain Press, October 2022) Survivors of domestic violence may need to take extra precautions after leaving their abuser. Filing a civil protection order (CPO) is one way that you can protect yourself. A CPO can be filed with the Domestic Relations…
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New Neighborhood Housing Court Kiosk opens at the South Branch Library
New Neighborhood Housing Court Kiosk opens at the South Branch Library by Bruce Checefsky Plain Press, August 2022 Cleveland Housing Court and Cleveland Public Library have teamed up to bring the court to the community. Starting this month, the new Neighborhood Housing Court Kiosk at the South Branch of the Cleveland Public Library, located at…
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How to address lead paint and other conditions in rental properties
by Tonya Sams Plain Press, July 20220 When housing conditions are endangering your family, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by worry and fear. One common problem is the presence of lead in older homes. Most homes built prior to 1978 used paint that contained lead. Children exposed to lead poisoning may suffer from learning and behavioral…
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Ohio Fair Lending Coalition and City Council hold Public Forum to address fair lending issues
by Bruce Checefsky (Plain Press, June 2022) The Ohio Fair Lending Coalition, a collaboration of organizations across the state of Ohio banding together to address fair lending and banking issues, sponsored a forum featuring the newly elected Cleveland City Council members Deborah Gray, Ward 4; Richard Starr, Ward 5; Stephanie Howse, Ward 7; and Kris Harsh, Ward…
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Understanding wage garnishment: it is common for creditors to garnish your wages to get paid back
by Tonya Sams (Plain Press, June 2022) What happens when you don’t earn enough money to pay your debts, but creditors start coming after your limited financial resources? Unfortunately, it is common for creditors to garnish your wages to get paid back. Wage garnishment allows creditors to receive payments for a debt owed by taking money directly…
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Getting a fresh start: sealing a criminal record and CQE’s
Getting a fresh start: sealing a criminal record and CQE’s by Tonya Sams Plain Press, May 2022 Many people who have been incarcerated have a difficult time obtaining employment after their release from prison. This can hinder them from fulfilling their parole obligations as well as providing for themselves. Reentrants to regular society can try to…
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Legal Aid can help with debt, car repossession, and identity theft
by Tonya Sams (Plain Press, March 2022) Unpaid debt can be a huge burden that creates a constant cycle of worry and fear. Do you know what to do if you are sued by a debt collector, if your car is repossessed, or if you are a victim of identity theft? Legal Aid has answers. Car…
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