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Joshua C. Black
Jul 27, 20233 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20212 min read
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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