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Automatic Employment Authorization Extensions

Name: Chhabra, Gibbs & Gustavis, P.A
Price range: $

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in Angela Trehan, Blog Posts, Immigration

Eligibility requirements for the 540-day automatic extension are as follows: Individuals must have been issued an EAD card in one of the categories listed by USCIS. (DACA- and F-1 OPT-based EAD cards are not included) Individuals must have filed an application to renew their employment authorization prior to its expiration and based on the same category as the expiring card. The renewal application must remain pending for the extension to be valid. Employment authorization requires U.S. employers to verify employment eligibility. If you or a loved one has any questions regarding Employment Authorization, please contact attorney Angela K. Trehan of Chhabra, Gibbs...

09 May

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Should I tell my doctor I got hurt at work?

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in Blog Posts, Workers Compensation

When a person seeks medical care for an injury at work, it is essential to remember that doctors are attempting to treat your injury. A doctor cannot help you if you do not speak to them about symptoms you are feeling and how they affect your life. Many Mississippians may be concerned that the accident was their fault or scared to bring up that they got hurt at work, but this only hinders their case later because having well-documented medical records to support a workers’ compensation claim can drastically impact the value of the case. By timely seeking medical attention after...

02 May

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Check Your Receipts! You May Have A Case!

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in Blog Posts, Brian K. Herrington

The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act In 2003, Congress passed the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (“FACTA”) to help protect consumers against identity theft. FACTA requires merchants to print no more than the last five digits of your card number on the receipt given to you at the time of the sale. If you look at a receipt given to you, your card number should look something like this: ACCT: ***********12345 In this example, you can see that all but the last five digits have been removed or redacted. If you’re given a receipt that shows more than the last five digits,...

18 April

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Should I go to the Emergency Room After a Car Wreck?

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in Blog Posts, Motor Vehicle Accidents

Imagine the scene: You are cruising along on a beautiful, blue Saturday morning, enjoying the drive. BOOM! You get thrown around your car and when you finally realize what happened, you feel it: PAIN. As you exit the car, you evaluate the property damage and then you REALLY feel it. PAIN! You contemplate what to do: try and tough it out or go pile up that hefty emergency room bill. Unfortunately, many people who wind up in a car wreck will not make the proper decision. One of the most important things you can do if you have been in a...

13 April

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8 Things to Avoid When Hurt on the Job

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in Blog Posts, Caroline Boyd, Workers Compensation

Every year, thousands of people in Mississippi are injured on the job. Your employer is going to have your back and take care of you, right? The answer to that question is –not likely. For employers and insurance companies, the name of the game is risk reduction/avoidance. Money is their first priority. Your employer might try to have you sign forms releasing your rights or send you to a company doctor. You don’t have to waive your rights or see the doctor they want you to. Your best move when you get hurt on the job is to consult a...

08 April

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Southern Border Chaos: Title 42 Set to End

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in Angela Trehan, Blog Posts, Immigration

Democrats and Republicans both warn of another surge of migrants on May 23, when Title 42 is set to end. Title 42 is a Trump-era policy which was used to designate hundreds of thousands of migrants for “expulsion,” claiming that allowing these migrants to enter would increase the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. It has been reported that hundreds of migrants have formed caravans heading to the U.S./Mexico border. The U.S. government is preparing to process the new arrivals by deploying more than 600 law enforcement officers to the border, along with personnel and resources required to handle the expected surge...

07 January

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Toxic Baby Formula

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in Blog Posts, Toxic Baby Formula

Premature babies often need extra nutrition to support their undeveloped bodies and offset their initial low birth weight. Many doctors will recommend using formula to the parents, but recent evidence suggests that some brands of formula can cause infants to develop necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a potentially deadly digestive condition. To make matters worse, some of the manufacturers of baby formula, Abbott Laboratories, and Mead Johnson & Company, never added a warning label of their product, causing more unsuspecting parents to put their children at risk. Abbott Laboratories and Mead Johnson & Company have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their...

04 January

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Away from Home and Hurt at Work?

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in Blog Posts, Workers Compensation

For certain types of jobs, travel is unavoidable. Whether you are a truck driver on the road delivering goods or a pilot carrying passengers to their next destination, sometimes duty requires you to leave the state of Mississippi. But what happens if you get hurt while you are away from home? It depends. First, we must understand that if you are in Mississippi when you get hurt, were hired in Mississippi, or are regularly employed in Mississippi, then coverage for your work injury usually exists under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission. This is an administrative agency created by...

01 January

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Ray L. Gustavis, New Firm Partner

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in Blog Posts, Firm Announcements, Ray L. Gustavis

Chhabra & Gibbs, P. A. proudly announce Raynetra L. Gustavis as the firm’s newest partner effective January 1, 2022. Ms. Gustavis started with the firm as an intern while earning her Juris Doctorate at Mississippi College School of Law. After a successful externship with Justice Jim Kitchens of the Mississippi Supreme Court, she joined the firm in 2016 as an associate. During her career, Ms. Gustavis has litigated cases in state and federal courts and before the Mississippi Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. She is licensed in both Mississippi and Louisiana. “Ray is a dynamic talent that effortlessly embraces Chhabra & Gibbs’...

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Automatic Employment Authorization Extensions

Should I tell my doctor I got hurt at work?

Check Your Receipts! You May Have A Case!

Should I go to the Emergency Room After a Car Wreck?

8 Things to Avoid When Hurt on the Job

Southern Border Chaos: Title 42 Set to End

Toxic Baby Formula

Away from Home and Hurt at Work?

Ray L. Gustavis, New Firm Partner

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