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Jaburg Wilk is pleased to announce that 15 of their partners have been included in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America and an additional 5 attorneys have been included in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch.  Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to lega...

Each of us is a part of a group in relation to our work. You are a part of the company where you work.  And you are probably part of smaller formal groups comprised of you and co-workers, as well as part of other professional, industry, or similar groups outside of your company. In every group there is a dynamic of those who speak and those who generally don’t. ...

In Joseph Silence v. Shane T. Betts No. 1 CA-CV 23-0178, the Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed Maricopa County’s Superior Court’s decision and clarified how Proposition 209’s Savings Clause applies to garnished wages before the effective date of Proposition 209. The Takeaways The court clarified how Proposition 209 affects ongoing wage garnishments that wer...

In this second article of our USERRA series, we explain how a veteran or member of the military recognizes discrimination and/or retaliation in violation of USERRA. Discrimination USERRA prohibits an employer from discriminating against an employee because of their past or current military service. Specifically, USERRA prohibits an employer from denying service m...

If you compare your life with others, especially those you believe to be more successful or happier than you are, you will be unhappy in your life. Teddy Roosevelt said “Comparison is the thief of joy” more than a century ago and it still rings true today. The point is to not be envious of others or, more accurately, of what you perceive the success or happines...

Arizona voters passed Proposition 209 in November of 2022.  Although billed as a healthcare debt interest rate limit, it surprisingly impacts Arizona employers.   In Arizona, generally, thirty days after an election, propositions will become law.  The effective date was December 5, 2022, and applies prospectively only. The largest changes for employers and the...

Poor time management limits success more than people realize it does. The people you work for, whether bosses or clients, will notice if you show up late or miss a deadline. When you do, it reflects poorly on you and your company, and how you deal with being called out about poor time management does too. If you struggle with punctuality, you need to fix that now. ...

Many people sugarcoat what they say to save another’s feelings. I think this is because most people shy away from potentially confrontational conversations or don’t know how to effectively communicate something negative or that is constructive criticism. If you are unable or unwilling to have honest, hard conversations with your peers and employees, it’s detr...

JW Way Fundamental #25: Candidly discuss, then align  “Healthy, respectful discussion creates better solutions. Discuss concepts without personal attacks. Check your ego and search for the best solution rather than proving you are right. Once a decision is made, be fully aligned and completely supportive of it. “Groups frequently make decisions.  Even no...

JW Way Fundamental #19: Lead by Example  “The best way to influence others and maintain our culture is by one’s own examples. Walk the talk. Don’t ask others to do what you won’t or can’t. Take responsibility to consistently demonstrate the JW Way.”Acceptance is hard.  At times it is easier, but it is always a process.  Frequently it revolves ar...