Jill Chasson Addresses Disclosing Pronoun Preferences in Email Signatures for HR Daily Advisor

With gender identity, gender fluidity and transgender rights gaining more public attention in recent years, Jill Chasson wrote an article for BLR’s HR Daily Advisor and Employment Law Letter (West) highlighting factors employers should consider around specifying pronouns in email signatures. Jill addressed the benefits of requiring all employees to add pronouns to their email signatures , including attracting new workers and preventing employees with more ambiguous names from being mistaken for the wrong gender. She also covered why companies might choose to leave it to employees to accommodate nonbinary employees who are reluctant to specify as well as those who have faith-based objections, and shared business reasons why some companies prohibit the practice. Regardless of whether a company opts to require or prohibit pronoun inclusion,...

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Coppersmith Brockelman Ranked on Phoenix Business Journal’s 2021 Top Law Firms List

On Heels of Industry Recognition, Coppersmith Brockelman’s Employment Law Group Ranked by Phoenix Business Journal

Recognized nationally and regionally for employment law excellence, Coppersmith Brockelman’s employment group recently ranked No. 18 on Phoenix Business Journal’s list of Largest Employment Law Practices. Although Phoenix Business Journal ranks solely by number of lawyers in the practice, industry rankings applying qualitative measurements provide the full picture of how respected Coppersmith Brockelman employment attorneys are within the industry. Not only is Kent Brockelman repeatedly recognized by Chambers USA for expertise in Labor & Employment, but he and Jill Chasson have also received recognition from Best Lawyers® and Southwest Super Lawyers for many years. Additionally, Best Law Firms consistently ranks the practice in the top Phoenix tier for Employment Law – Management and Labor & Employment Litigation. The group stands out because its unique approach focuses on avoiding...

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Coppersmith Brockelman Guides Arizona Employers in Updating Marijuana Testing Policies

Coppersmith Brockelman Guides Arizona Employers in Updating Marijuana Testing Policies

With recreational marijuana sales now underway in Arizona, many employers have questions about how it will affect their ability to maintain safe, drug-free workplaces. To help them understand their rights, Coppersmith Brockelman’s team of experienced employment law attorneys issued a Coppersmith Brief outlining practical testing considerations aligned with Arizona Law, as well as how employers can protect themselves from litigation. Well-versed in Arizona’s marijuana and drug testing laws, Coppersmith Brockelman can answer questions and assist with policy review and development, including updating employee handbooks and notices as well as notifications for prospective employees. Recognized by Chambers USA and ranked among 2021 Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report, Coppersmith Brockelman’s employment law practice has a reputation for professional excellence and consistently impressive...

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Coppersmith Brockelman Ranked on Phoenix Business Journal’s 2021 Top Law Firms List

Phoenix Business Journal Recognizes Coppersmith Brockelman Among the Valley’s Top Employment Law Practices

When the Phoenix Business Journal published its 2020 list of the Valley’s largest Phoenix-area employment law practices, it ranked Coppersmith Brockelman as No. 18 out of 32 firms. The firm’s employment law group is consistently included on the publication’s annual list.  With a unique approach to employment law that focuses on avoiding disputes, prompt and creative resolution when disputes do arise, thorough and efficient litigation strategies and excellent stewardship of client resources, Coppersmith Brockelman stands out among larger local practices.  The firm’s nimble nature and wide breadth of knowledge has allowed its team to function as an in-house employment law department for a variety of employers, ranging from companies with a few dozen employees to national companies with tens of thousands of employees in several states. This list...

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Phoenix Business Journal Recognizes Coppersmith Brockelman Among the Valley’s Top Employment Law Practices in Annual List

The Phoenix Business Journal included Coppersmith Brockelman in its list of the Valley’s top Phoenix-area employment law practices. With a team of five employment law attorneys, the firm ranked No. 19 out of 31 firms.  Coppersmith Brockelman’s employment law team has proven success counseling employers to avoid disputes and craft thorough, creative strategies when disputes do arise. The firm is a sought-after local stand-out, representing employers large and small.  This list is part of the Business Journal’sweekly ranking of top companies in a variety of industries. View the full list of firms here. Learn more about Coppersmith Brockelman’s employment law practice. ...

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Phoenix Business Journal Ranks Coppersmith Brockelman Among the Valley’s Top Employment Law Practices

The Phoenix Business Journal recognized Coppersmith Brockelman as one of the Valley’s top Phoenix-area employment law practices in a recently published list. The Journal’s ranking was based on number of lawyers. With five attorneys, Coppersmith Brockelman’s employment law group ranked as the 21st largest in the Valley. Coppersmith Brockelman’s employment law team has a proven record of success counseling employers to avoid disputes and crafting thorough, creative strategies when disputes do arise. The firm is a sought-after local stand-out, representing employers large and small. This list is part of the Business Journal’s weekly publication of top companies in a variety of industries. View the full list of firms here. Learn more about Coppersmith Brockelman’s employment law practice here....

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