Joshua C. Black
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
- Mar 3, 2021
- 2 min
Can You Refuse to Return to Work and Still Get Unemployment Benefits? The Answer is Maybe.
By Joshua C. Black, Esq.
A recent executive order issued by President Biden is designed to clear up confusion associated with who can – and
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Joshua C. Black
- Feb 13, 2021
- 3 min
Workplace Romance Do’s and Dont's
By Joshua C. Black, Esq.
It’s almost Valentine’s Day and romance is top of mind for many.
As Americans, we devote a lot of time to our ca
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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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Joshua C. Black
- Jan 14, 2021
- 2 min
Federal Bill Increases Arizona Unemployment Benefits for 11 Weeks
By: Joshua C. Black, Esq. With nearly 200,000 Arizonans receiving unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, staying abreast of the
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Joshua C. Black
- Jan 6, 2021
- 2 min
Great News for Minimum Wage Workers!
By Joshua C. Black, Esq. & Katerina Romano Over the past year we have seen workers across all industries in Arizona suffering from layoffs
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Joshua C. Black
- Dec 29, 2020
- 2 min
A Reflection on the Challenges of the Past Year and a Warm Welcome to 2021
By: Joshua C. Black, Esq.
For most people, 2020 was a hard year and unlike anything previously experienced. From anxiety about COVID-19 to
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Joshua C. Black
- Dec 22, 2020
- 2 min
EEOC Gives Green Light to Employers Requiring COVID Vaccine
By: Joshua C. Black, Esq.
Nearly half of all Americans - roughly 42% - said they would not get a free government-approved COVID-19 vaccine
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Joshua C. Black
- Dec 16, 2020
- 2 min
Is it OK to RSVP ‘No’ to the Company Holiday Party?
By Joshua C. Black, Esq. With COVID-19 numbers spiking this winter, you may be apprehensive about attending face-to-face holiday parties
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Joshua C. Black
- Dec 14, 2020
- 2 min
Can Employers Mandate the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Vaccine requirements are common in many industries including the education and healthcare fields.
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Joshua C. Black
- Nov 24, 2020
- 2 min
30 Years Later, How the ADA Impacts Arizona’s Workplace
The purpose of the law is to ensure people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.
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Joshua C. Black
- Nov 24, 2020
- 2 min
How Prop 207 and Legalizing Recreational Marijuana Affect the Workplace
With the approval of Proposition 207, many Arizonans are wondering how legalizing marijuana will impact the workplace.
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Joshua C. Black
- Nov 11, 2020
- 2 min
Understanding Veterans' Rights at Work
One of the most helpful and comprehensive laws for service members is the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
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Joshua C. Black
- Nov 1, 2020
- 2 min
Paid Time Off to Vote? You May Qualify!
30 states in the U.S. require business owners to give workers either paid or unpaid time off to vote on Election Day. Arizona requires...
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Joshua C. Black
- Oct 7, 2020
- 2 min
Justice Ginsburg’s Lasting Impact on Workplace Equality
As the longest-serving woman on the U.S. Supreme Court, Ginsburg was a trailblazer who fought for issues that are more relevant today than e
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Joshua C. Black
- Sep 10, 2020
- 1 min
Employment Laws and Workers' Compensation in a COVID World
Join attorneys Joshua Black and Matt Fendon as they discuss the state of employment laws and workers' compensation during COVID-19.
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Joshua C. Black
- Aug 26, 2020
- 2 min
Arizona Named Top 10 for Women’s Equality in the Workplace
The study looked at the information from all fifty states and listed Arizona at number five for women’s equality.[4]
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Joshua C. Black
- Aug 10, 2020
- 3 min
Unemployment Benefits Extended: A Temporary Solution
On August 8, 2020, the President signed four Executive Orders aimed at providing short-term relief to Americans during the pandemic.
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