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Construction is booming in Arizona. There continues to be plenty of work for subcontractors as many general contractors do not self-perform the work. Your company submits a bid for a project and your bid wins! Time to get to work, right? Not so fast. General contractors often require subcontractors to agree to some form of a subcontract agreement prior to starting work. It is easy to think that nothing will go wrong and just sign the contract without even giving it a second thought. After all,.....

Construction attorney Mark Bogard explains how a stop notice can be used by contractors and suppliers to ensure payment....By: Jaburg Wilk

Disputes over payment are common in construction law. A Stop Notice is a powerful tool to compel even the most stubborn of delinquent accounts to pay....By: Jaburg Wilk

Due to recent and significantly increased spread of COVID-19, additional COVID-19 protocol guidance will be coming for Arizona contractors. For the time being, the best practices for Arizona contractors include following the most up-to-date OSHA COVID-19 guidelines for the construction industry and adhering to the “Requirements for Businesses” (issued with the Arizona Governor’s executive order dated June 19, 2020). Those practices include......By: Jaburg Wilk

Arizona law with respect to payment of bonuses and/or commissions is not always clear. There are many issues for both the employer and employee to consider. Below is a summary of some of things both parties should consider in any bonus or commission...By: Jaburg Wilk

The deadline to comply with Kari’s Law was February 16, 2020. Here’s an overview of what employers, businesses, and the hospitality industry need to know. What Caused this Change? Signed into law last year, Kari’s Law is one of two laws aimed at...By: Jaburg Wilk

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)....By: Jaburg Wilk

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...By: Jaburg Wilk

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...By: Jaburg Wilk

It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air! Many people meet their significant other in the workplace. However, according to Pat Benatar in her famous rock song, Love is a Battlefield. So, how can employers avoid getting caught in the battlefield of...By: Jaburg Wilk