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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has officially rolled out a new version of Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification. The new form (edition 10/21/2019) replaces the prior version (edition 07/17/2017). Here’s what employers need to know:The new form becomes mandatory as of April 30, 2020. Until then, employers are free to use either...

After an EEOC charge is filed, the EEOC may elect to hold mediation at their offices if both parties are willing. Mediation may resolve the dispute without the need for litigation. To improve the chance of a successful resolution, both parties need to have reasonable expectations, come prepared, and consider factors other than monetary terms. It is recommended that...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (02/14/2020) Alden A. Thomas has been named to the Board of Directors of Audrey’s Angels. Thomas, an employment law and insurance coverage attorney at Jaburg Wilk, said “Audrey’s Angels is a great organization. The difference that music can make in the life quality of elderly people is amazing. I’m proud of the number of homes that Audrey’...

A non-compete agreement, which is often referred to as a “restrictive covenant,” attempts to preclude an employee from working for a competitor or undertaking a new business venture that would compete with a former employer. In Arizona, broadcast employers, which include television stations, television networks, radio stations, and radio networks, are l...

Intention figures into everything you do. Intention is your aim or plan. If you approach something with no intention it will be more difficult to complete your plan or reach your goal. Intention can relate to long- term or short-term plans. In my legal practice, my intention is to do quality work on my clients’ behalf and help them achieve their goals. To do ...

Being accused of academic misconduct is frightening and can potentially derail higher education schooling, leave a student with debt, and no college degree. There are steps that students may take that can improve their chances of surviving academic misconducts charges. Students Have Rights Each university and college have their own rules and policies to address a...

As an attorney, I don’t necessarily think of myself as creative or an artist. Despite this, I have to be creative during negotiations for clients or in coming up with legal arguments. No matter what type of business you work in or manage, being creative is a benefit. You can work like people have for years or try to be creative, think outside the box, and do ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (02/3/2020) Two Jaburg Wilk partners were recently named to local leadership positions.Nate Meyer, an insurance coverage and bad faith litigation attorney, chair of the insurance law department, and shareholder at Jaburg Wilk, was recently selected as Vice-President of the Arizona Chapter of CLM – Claims Litigation and Management Allian...

The #Metoo movement has shed substantial light upon issues surrounding workplace sexual harassment, especially in the context of superiors harassing their subordinates. But what happens when employees are harassed at work by someone who is not a coworker or not even an employee? Many are surprised to learn that employers may be held liable for third-party sexual ha...

Lisa Paine and Hillary Gagnon Co-Presenters – Estate Planning Fundamentals II: Basic Estate Planning. This session includes an overview of estate planning documents, Arizona law, client communications and interactions, community property, funding and basic tax considerations. What: Maricopa County Bar Association Estate Planning Fundamentals Series Where: 303...