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Arizona employers are often confused by the laws that govern employee terminations in this so-called “right to work” state. The “right to work” has nothing to do with an employee’s right to keep his or her job. What they are really talking about is the opposite idea, that Arizona is a “no right to work,” “at-will” employment state. This means that...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (10/18/2019) – The law firm of Jaburg Wilk was pleased to once again be a sponsor of the MASK – Mothers Awareness on School-Age Kids 2019 The Orient Mask-er Aide Ball. Founded just 12 years ago, MASK’s goal is to educate families on rapidly changing issues. Their mission is to engage and educate parents, children, and the community about issue...

Arizona employers often ask me what kind of flexibility they have in adopting paid time off (“PTO”) policies. Below are some common questions: Can employers have a “use it or lose it” policy where employees will not be paid any PTO upon separation, regardless of the reason? Can a PTO policy state that employees who quit will not be paid any accrued PT...

“Everything is who you know” is a true statement. This includes the company president and the janitor. You never know who will be important to you in the future or what that person may achieve. The company president may be important to you professionally, or maybe the janitor’s child had the same issue your child is having and has suggestions or c...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (10/16/2019) – The law firm of Jaburg Wilk was pleased to again be a sponsor of the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Arizona’s 2019 Taste of the Town in Scottsdale. For more than 65 years, the MDA has been committed to improving the lives of people living with muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular diseases. This year’s event benefitted m...

The Arizona Board of Regents governs Arizona’s public university system, overseeing Arizona State University, Northern University of Arizona and the University of Arizona. The Board is required by law to establish uniform criterion for determining the residency status of students for tuition purposes. Thus, all three public universities employ the same procedures...

Domestic violence allegations are unfortunately part of many divorce proceedings. A recent decision by the Arizona Court of Appeals [i] clarifies how domestic violence may impact which parent can make decisions relating to children. In Arizona, parents may joint legal decision-making authority or it could be awarded solely to one parent. Legal decision-making is de...

JW Way Fundamental #27: Don't take yourself too seriously  "Maintain a healthy perspective on your work and professional life. There are more important things going on in the world than your daily challenges. And remember to have fun. Fun renews our spirit, keeps us energized, and helps us think more clearly. " We work in a serious profession, and we are...

Selecting a Guardian for Your Children You put so much thought into caring for your children - finding the best doctors, the healthiest foods, and the schools that best suit their personalities. But if you are like many parents with young children, you have not thought about what would happen if you were unable to care for your children. Who would step in and make ...

Life goes by fast. As you age, people around you get sick, are in accidents, and even pass away. If you don’t stop to do things you enjoy, you will end up in the next day and have missed a chance to do something you enjoy, even if just for a moment. Life is full of wonder. Do you notice? Live each day in a way that you can look back and point to the moments t...