The Developmental Disabilities (“DD”) waiver program in New Mexico provides services to assist children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Developmental Disabilities Supports Division of the New Mexico Health Care Authority sets standards for delivery of DD waiver services and offers training for providers, including Direct Support Professionals (“DSPs”), who provide services directly to disabled individuals, often in …
Worker’s Compensation in New Mexico: What is it, Who Gets it, and Who Must Provide it to Their Workers
Introduction Worker’s Compensation is one of the most important protections that workers have within the scope of their employment. Although workers’ compensation is generally understood to help workers cover the costs of injuries sustained while participating in their occupation, the specifics of the law are less well known. In this article, we will be going over what worker’s compensation is, …
Business Law Southwest Lawyers to Join Panel Discussing AI & HR
Family Friendly NM’s mission is to support businesses in creating family friendly workplaces. This November, Family Friendly NM will be hosting a virtual workshop- “Unlocking AI in Business & HR”. The workshop is scheduled for November 28, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. This event promises to be an insightful exploration of how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming HR …
Understanding At-Will Employment in New Mexico
As a business owner or employee in New Mexico, it’s important to understand what at-will employment means and what rights and obligations come with it. At-will employment is a common type of employment relationship where an employer can terminate an employee at any time, for any reason, and without notice. However, there are some legal limitations on at-will employment in …
What Is A Whistleblower and How Can They Be Protected?
Whistleblowers are individuals who report illegal or unethical activities within companies or organizations. Whistleblowers are individuals who report illegal, immoral or unethical activities within an organization. Such activities may include fraud, corruption, and other serious misconducts. In recent times, whistleblowers have become more prevalent, specifically within the business world, as they have played a critical role in uncovering corporate fraud, …
A Guide to Contractor Agreements for Business Owners
If you are a business owner, chances are you’ve heard about contractor agreements. But what exactly is a contractor agreement, and why should you know about them? In this article, we’ll take a look at the basics of contractor agreements and how they can help your business. What is a Contractor Agreement?A contractor agreement is a legally binding document that …
BLSW Tops Expertise.com’s List of Litigators
A Ranking in Professionalism, A+ Ranking in Reputation Once again, Business Law Southwest has been recognized by Expertise.com for their outstanding New Mexico Litigation Team ! Expertise’s Selection Criteria: Availability-Consistently approachable and responsive, so customers never feel ignored. Qualifications-Building customer confidence with licensing, accreditations, and awards. Reputation-A history of delighted customers and outstanding service. Experience-Masters of their craft, based on …
What are the Differences Between Paid Time Off, Sick Days, and Vacation?
Different companies have different approaches to paid time off (PTO). Some companies have a blanket policy of PTO which provides employees with a set number of days off which they can use for any purpose. Other companies provide paid time off into sick days and vacation days. Offering simple PTO and allowing employees to determine how to use it is …
Why “Doing Nothing” is the Worst Option.
A closer look at Default Judgements. If you are involved in a lawsuit, one of the things that you do not want to occur is to be defaulted out as a party in the case. When a party is defaulted by the clerk or the court, that party cannot defend itself in the case until the default is set aside …
Independent Contractor or Employee?
Many employers have to determine whether a new hire is going to be an employee or an independent contractor. Often, this decision is made at the outset because the employer needs to know whether to withhold taxes when issuing a first paycheck. In fact, taxes are only the first of many reasons an employer needs to know the difference between …
