Wrongful Termination Laws in Arizona
In Arizona, there are safeguards in place to prevent employees from being wrongfully fired. These laws are commonly referred to as wrongful termination laws. If you believe your employer has violated any of these laws when terminating your employment, you may have a strong case. There are three main categories under the Arizona wrongful termination […]
ASU Graduate Sues FAA For Alleged Discrimination
An air-traffic management graduate from ASU is suing the FAA for alleged discrimination that he says prevented him from being hired. The graduate, Brigida, says the FAA’s new mission to add diversity to the staff prevented him from getting the job that he would have been given in other instances. According to the FAA-partnered Collegiate […]
Fewer Arizonans Choosing Self-Employment
Working for yourself: to many people, that is the ultimate dream. Choosing your own hours, calling all the shots, and running things the way you want them to do done. However, the freedom of being your own boss is not easy; many small businesses don’t turn a profit right away. There are many challenges to […]
Employee or Contractor? Amazon Drivers Sue, Claiming They Were Denied Wages and Benefits
Amazon Prime Now is a service that promises delivery within one hour of ordering. The service is available in Phoenix and surrounding areas such as Scottsdale, Gilbert, and Tempe, as well as several other markets across the US. Amazon eventually hopes to deliver the packages using drones, but for now, drivers are responsible for customers’ […]
Deaf Arizona Starbucks Employee Sues for Discrimination
A Starbucks employee in Surprise was fired in 2014 after 7 years of employment. She claims that she was fired because she is deaf, and because she repeatedly asked for an interpreter at company meetings and training sessions. The woman has filed a lawsuit against Starbucks in the U.S. District Court in Phoenix under provisions […]
Hey, Can I Copy Your Employee Handbook?
Employee handbooks are an important resource for employers and employees. These books typically contain valuable information regarding what is expected of both employers and employees, as well as rules and policies pertaining to acceptable behavior in the workplace. The handbook rules are designed to protect employers and employees and to promote professionalism. However, as many […]
Employers are Reclassifying Employees
In order to avoid tax repercussions, and to get around labor statutes, more and more businesses are reclassifying employees, either labeling them as independent contractors or setting them up as “franchisees” with extremely limited ownership. It has become a common enough occurrence that state and federal agencies are now getting heavily involved in an effort […]
Paid Sick Leave Becoming a Reality for Some States
In several states, bills are being passed that require companies to give workers paid sick days, whether to care for themselves or someone else. Several big companies have adopted this policy as well; Chipotle, McDonalds, Microsoft, and others are providing paid sick and vacation days for their employees. The issue of whether employers should be […]
Ex-Employee Files Racial Discrimination Suit against Red Robin
A former Red Robin employee is suing the burger chain because she claims she was fired for complaining about racist hiring practices at the Coeur d’Alene location in Idaho. Stacie Ward had been with Red Robin for over 11 years, working at many different locations. When she transferred to the Coeur d’Alene location, which had […]
SCOTUS Rules Against Abercrombie in Discrimination Suit
Companies cannot restrict a person’s free exercise of religion for no defensible reason. Abercrombie and Fitch, the iconic retailer known for its shirtless male models, has had to learn this lesson the hard way. Samantha Elauf, a prospective employee who wears a headscarf for religious reasons, filed a lawsuit against A&F when they refused to […]
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