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01/21/25
FAQs on Nonprofit and Small Business Employer Obligations With Respect To California Wildfires
These FAQs address workplace responsibilities of employers in the wake of the California wildfires, including workplace safety, employee rights, wage and hour obligations, and employee assistance
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Flyer
01/17/25
Support for Students Displaced by LA County Fires
If your child’s school was damaged or destroyed by the recent fires, and your child’s education is being impacted, please contact Public Counsel. Our Child, Youth & Family Advocacy can…
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Guide
01/17/25
Emergency Resources for People Affected by LA County Fires
One-page guide in English and Spanish sharing resources for emergency cash assistance and necessities & supplies, plus info on applying for unemployment benefits & insurance.
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Guide
01/16/25
Risks of Filing Bankruptcy After LA County Fires
Bankruptcy, especially a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, can cause immediate damage to your credit and ability to access affordable loans. This one-page guide in English and Spanish provides some factors to…
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01/16/25
Support for Small Businesses Affected by LA Fires
Are you a small business affected by the Los Angeles fires? The first step to protect your rights is to review your lease agreement and your insurance policy. Contact Public…
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Flyer
01/16/25
Support for Workers Affected by LA County Fires
Public Counsel can provide information on how to access emergency financial assistance, recover unpaid wages, and understand employment rights regarding the impact of the fires. Workers may apply for our…
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FAQs
01/16/25
FAQs on FEMA Financial Assistance
FAQs on how to obtain FEMA assistance after disasters, including the recent Southern California fires. This FAQs discusses the FEMA process, concerns about duplication of benefits from other funding sources,…
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External Resource
12/11/24
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Timeline
Here is a link to a timeline from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Central District of California: https://www2.cacb.uscourts.gov/timeline/#
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Template/Sample Form
12/11/24
Pleading Paper
If there isn’t a court form for what you need to file with the bankruptcy court, you will need to write your own court papers on pleading paper. You may…
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Template/Sample Form
12/11/24
Adversary Proceeding Caption Page
If there isn’t a court form for what you need to file with the bankruptcy court in an Adversary Proceeding case, you will need to write your own court papers…
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