Here’s a short guide to unemployment benefits, with a special section on new benefits because of the COVID-19 pandemic. To be eligible for unemployment benefits, a worker must be “unemployed,” which means the worker has not performed any services for the week they are seeking benefits and has no wages due to them. An employee …
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A Message from Christopher Houk
The work of doing justice, preserving the rule of law, enforcing rights and demanding responsibility is critical at any time; that’s especially true during crises. Here at the Houk Law Firm, we are committed to continuing to fight for you, no matter what is going on in the world. During this particular era, we will …
Paid Leave for Covid-19 Related Reasons
The Houk Law Firm is committed to providing up-to-date information about new laws affecting employers and employees in light of the Covid-19 situation. That’s why we created this short guide to Covid-19 paid leave. …
Get involved! The BBODP is recruiting for group 34!
Looking for a nonprofit or for-profit board to join? Consider becoming a member of the Black Board of Directors Project founded in 1983 by Marvin Perry. It’s open to everyone and is dedicated to advancing the leadership skills in the community. I’ve been a member for several years, and it has been a great experience. …
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Is “Go back where you came from” Workplace Harassment?
According to the EEOC, supervisors or employees who use phrases such as, “Go back to where you came from”, may be liable for causing an unlawful hostile work environment.
Bobb Cooper & “The Magic That Is the Valley Youth Theatre”
Established in 1989, Valley Youth Theatre is a professional quality, non-profit theater dedicated to developing qualities in young people that are critical to a successful life: hard work, confidence, team building, and resilience. The Houk Law Firm supports the mission of the Valley Youth Theatre, an important community institution. Bobb Cooper, the Producing Artistic Director, …
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Johnny Mack vs. Town of Pinetop
Christopher R. Houk of the Houk Law Firm PLLC was involved in the Ninth Circuit case of Johnny Mack vs Town of Pinetop. In that case, Johnny Mack was the subject of racial slurs and had a heart attack after a coworker placed a snake in his work vehicle. The Court said four racial slurs …