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July 2023

Workers’ Compensation Claims

Increases Expected from COVID-19 It is more important than ever that all business owners carry workers’ compensation insurance (WCI). It is required in Arizona, California and in most states. If an employer does not have WCI, then the employee may sue the employer under tort law, which includes the possibility of punitive damages.  On the...
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Moratorium on Evictions

Not the Disaster Some Landlords Expected by: Margaret Tritch As several of my clients are also fellow landlords, I thought it might be helpful to discuss the moratoriums on evictions that were in place and still are in some states. In the first quarter of 2020, the Federal government issued moratoriums on evictions.  This had...
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Behavior When Working Remotely

  What Is Appropriate Behavior for Employees? – Behavior When Working Remotely Now more than ever, an employer should have an employee handbook, company manual and/or company policies (“Employer Policy”) and review them in light of the remote working environment. Employees need to read those lengthy manuals and emails of “new company policy” and understand...
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Returning to the Office

Returning to the Office The CDC is the go-to authority and is regularly updating its guidelines and criteria for employers. Complying with its guidance, is not only helpful to all business’ constituents, but provides the employer with a strong defense. It is possible that a negligence claim could be raised by not only employees, but...
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