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Spotlight on History’s Famous Whistleblowers
Authorities rely on whistleblowers to uncover fraudulent or wrongful acts committed by corporations and government agencies. Many whistleblowers are individuals motivated by a strong sense of professional ethics. While most cases of whistleblowing never become headline news, there have been… Read MoreDepartment of Labor Finalizes Rule Increasing Overtime Pay Eligibility
As we informed you earlier this year, the Department of Labor issued a proposed rule raising the salary level for the white-collar overtime exemption to $35,308 a year, up from $23,660. The proposed rule also suggested raising the salary for… Read MoreHow Many More Serious Injuries And Deaths Before the Supervisors Fix the Outdated Swimming Pool Provision Codes?
The Pima County Code’s swimming pool provisions were last updated in 1990, almost thirty years ago. Nonetheless, when an individual is injured in a pool, and a property owner is sued invariably the property owner will argue compliance with the… Read More
What Every Employer Should Know About Whistleblower Protections
Every company has the potential to become the subject of a whistleblower action. Whistleblowers may step forward to report on alleged instances of fraud or other wrongful activities in the workplace. Regardless of how the whistleblower complaint is resolved, the… Read More
What to Know When Hiring Subcontractors
General contractors are responsible for transforming 2D blueprints into 3D, real-life buildings. However, they don’t always have the right staff in-house. Subcontractors are hired to bridge the gap and ensure the work gets done properly and on time. Of course,… Read More
Do You Have Sufficient Grounds to Contest a Will?
When a loved one dies, it’s possible that not everyone will be satisfied with the terms of the will. A will is a legal document that cannot be contested simply because it isn’t satisfactory to the heirs. In order to… Read MoreWorth the Trouble: Taking Advantage of Arizona’s Prompt Pay and Mechanic’s Lien Statutes
When an owner or general contractor refuses to pay for completed work, the disputes that follow quickly become complex, time consuming, and expensive. But two Arizona laws have created streamlined procedures so that contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers can obtain… Read More
What Happens to Employees When a Business Files for Bankruptcy?
News of a company’s bankruptcy is understandably nerve-wracking for its employees. However, a bankruptcy filing doesn’t automatically mean that every employee is out of a job. It largely depends on the type of bankruptcy that was filed. Employee Layoffs If… Read More