Joshua C. Black
Can My Service Animal Accompany Me to Work?
Employers may be required to allow a service animal in the workplace as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA, provided certain criteria
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Joshua C. Black
- Jul 13
- 3 min
Are My Political Views Protected at Work?
While the First Amendment's protections regarding free speech do not typically extend to the private workplace, employees in Phoenix, Arizon
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Joshua C. Black
- Jun 15
- 3 min
Can I Discuss My Pay Raise with Coworkers Even if the Company Frowns on It?
Discussing your salary with coworkers is generally protected by federal law. The NLRA safeguards employees' rights to engage in concerted
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Joshua C. Black
- Jun 1
- 3 min
Understanding the Distinction: At-Will Employment vs. Right to Work
While both at-will employment and right to work are prevalent in Arizona, it is crucial to distinguish between them.
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Joshua C. Black
- Apr 6, 2022
- 1 min
Top Lawyers: Joshua C Black On The 5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Specific Field
I recently sat down to answer some questions about the practice of employment law with Authority Magazine.
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Joshua C. Black
- Dec 27, 2021
- 2 min
Workers’ Rights are Human Rights
By Joshua C. Black, Esq. December is Universal Human Rights Month. Established in 1948 in response to the human rights violations of WWII
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Joshua C. Black
- Nov 9, 2021
- 2 min
How to Accommodate Religion in the Workplace
By Joshua C. Black, Esq. Religious accommodations in the workplace are something many businesses must address to ensure a safe and inclusive
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Joshua C. Black
- Oct 25, 2021
- 3 min
Halloween Dos and Don’ts at the Office
By Joshua C. Black, Esq. Celebrating holidays isn’t out of the norm for many workplaces. As Halloween approaches, employees and employers ma
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Joshua C. Black
- Sep 30, 2021
- 2 min
Hispanic Heritage Month and the Workplace
By Joshua C. Black, Esq.
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 through October 15. Started as Hispanic
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Joshua C. Black
- Aug 22, 2021
- 3 min
Workplace Sexual Harassment in the News Again
By: Joshua C. Black, Esq. Just days ago, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned from his high-profile position after being accused by nearl
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Joshua C. Black
- Jul 30, 2021
- 3 min
Can Teachers be Held Liable for COVID Outbreaks in the Classroom?
By Joshua C. Black, Esq. For the second consecutive year, teachers and students are heading back to the classroom with a global pandemic
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Joshua C. Black
- Jul 19, 2021
- 3 min
Can You Get Fired for that Instagram Post?
By: Joshua C. Black, Esq.
With the increasing popularity of social media, employees should be aware that once posted online, live there ind
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Joshua C. Black
- Jun 29, 2021
- 3 min
Combating Ageism at Work
By: Joshua C. Black, Esq. Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting older workers by
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Joshua C. Black
- Jun 24, 2021
- 2 min
Understanding LGBTQ+ Workplace Rights
By: Joshua C. Black, Esq. Employers are now required to provide the same job opportunities and conditions for LGBTQ+ employees
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Joshua C. Black
- May 11, 2021
- 2 min
Are you required to include gender pronouns in your signature line at work?
The practice of adding preferred pronouns to your signature block is a trend that is picking up momentum in American workplaces.
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Joshua C. Black
- Apr 19, 2021
- 2 min
Will COVID-19 Erase Years of Progress for Women in the Workplace?
By: Joshua C. Black, Esq. For many women, the global pandemic left no real choice but to step away from work to manage new familial
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Joshua C. Black
- Mar 8, 2021
- 2 min
Benefits of Gender Equality in the Workplace
By: Joshua C. Black, Esq.
Today is International Women’s Day. Recognized annually on March 8, this day marks a time when countries across
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Joshua C. Black
- Feb 8, 2021
- 3 min
Racial Diversity Matters in the Workplace
By: Joshua C. Black, Esq.
Last year was unprecedented in many ways. From a global pandemic and community shutdown to an increased awareness
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Joshua C. Black
- Jan 27, 2021
- 3 min
New Administration Sets Sights on Additional Worker Benefits
By Joshua C. Black, Esq.
When Joe Biden was sworn into office on Jan. 20, 2021, he promised immediate action to help struggling Americans.
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Joshua C. Black
- Jan 24, 2021
- 2 min
Changes to Pregnancy Rights in the Workplace
By Joshua C. Black, Esq. More than 40 years ago, Congress amended the civil rights laws to cover pregnant women. The modification provided
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