What The New Paid Sick Leave Laws Mean For You
Employers are now required to give employees up to 40 hours of paid sick leave starting July 1st. This new requirement comes after Arizona’s Proposition 206 was passed by voters back in November. This new law could mean big changes for some businesses, employers, and employees. For Employers Employers will be required by law to give […]
What Are My FMLA Rights in Arizona?
Employees in the state of Arizona are eligible for unpaid leave for health and caregiving reasons under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This act allows employees who qualify to take up to 12 work weeks in 12 months leave. This can be renewed every 12 months if qualifications are continued to be met. FMLA […]
Types of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Sexual harassment can make a workplace miserable. Sometimes harassment takes place at work without anyone noticing that it’s actually harassment. This article covers the forms of sexual harassment that take place at work and the types of behavior that can be considered sexual harassment. Types of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Sexual harassment claims usually falls […]
What Does The New Minimum Wage Law Mean For Arizona Employers?
On November 8, 2016, Arizona voters voted to enact the Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act. This Act made amendments to the minimum wage laws. It provides a raise in the minimum wage for Arizona workers beginning January 1, 2017. It also gives workers the legal right to use a minimum amount of sick time pay […]
Can My Employers Make me Work Overtime with No Pay?
Oftentimes, the corporate world can seem pretty brutal. If you’re working 40 hours a week and your boss doesn’t think it’s enough, it may seem even more taxing. We’re here to clue you in on the good news in this situation: your boss is required to pay you for every hour you work beyond 40 […]
Meaning of Right to Work State
When most people hear the phrase “Arizona is a right-to-work state,” they think it means that an employer can terminate them for any reason whatsoever, with no repercussions. That is not the case, though. The phrase “right to work” is related most closely to unions, and means that no employee should ever be required to […]
What Falls Under Wrongful Termination
Most employment is “at-will,” meaning the employer can fire their employee at any time. But there are some exceptions that can make a firing illegal, as well as other exceptions to at-will rule, that could potentially help you keep your job or even sue for wrongful termination. So what can be considered as wrongful termination? […]
Is My Employment Under Contract
An employment contract is a document that you and your employer sign and that dictates the terms of your professional relationship. Most employees in the United States do not work under an employment contract but in some instances it makes sense. If you signed a contract at the beginning of employment, you are under contract. […]
Have I Been a Victim of Employer Discrimination?
Employer discrimination is characterized as prejudice of an existing or potential employee based on certain characteristics, most commonly including: Race Sex Pregnancy Religion Political views Nationality Disability Age Financial status Although the principle of these laws might seem fairly straight forward, it’s often difficult to tell whether you have been a victim of employer discrimination […]
Harassment in the Workplace
Sexual harassment unfortunately plagues workplaces all across the United States. No matter the context or reason, sexual harassment is consistently wrong. If you’ve been a victim of sexual harassment, you deserve justice, and we can help you get it. First, let’s take a look at what sexual harassment looks like in the workplace, as well […]
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