Joshua C. Black
Returning to Work After Unemployment? You may be Eligible for Child Care Assistance.
By Joshua C. Black, Esq. Lack of child care is often cited as a major barrier for unemployed parents trying to make a return to the workforc
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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 27, 20212 min read
Get paid $2000 to go back to work!
By: Joshua C. Black, Esq.
Earlier this month, Gov. Doug Ducey announced an unconventional way to encourage Arizonans to get back to work
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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
Apr 15, 20212 min read
Tax Break for Workers with Unemployment Income, Thanks to the American Rescue Plan
By: Joshua C. Black, Esq. The COVID-19 pandemic led to a lot of hardship in 2020 including a record number of Americans who filed for
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Joshua C. Black
Mar 10, 20211 min read
Covid-19 Safety Concerns at Work? OSHA Contact Information
If you believe that your employer is not taking appropriate actions to keep employees safe from the COVID-19 pandemic you can make a complia
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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
Mar 3, 20212 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 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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Joshua C. Black
Jan 14, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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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