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Discrimination in the workplace occurs when an employee or group of employees is treated unfavorably because of specific characteristics. In Arizona, these characteristics are legally protected and include: Race Color Religion Sex (including pregnancy, sexual...
Choosing the right business partner can be one of the most critical decisions for any business owner. A good partner can complement your skills, share the workload and contribute to the growth and success of your business. However, even the best partnerships can face...
The workplace can be complex, with a maze of laws and regulations governing everything from wages and hours to discrimination and harassment. While most employers strive to create a fair and respectful workplace, disputes and disagreements can arise, leaving employees...
Losing your job can be overwhelming, especially if you suspect it was unfair or illegal. Wrongful termination is when an employer fires an employee for illegal reasons. Knowing your rights under the law of Arizona can help you determine if you have a valid legal...
In Arizona, an employer can let you go for any reason or no reason at all. This is because Arizona is an at-will state. But you may wonder whether this principle applies to illness. The relationship between an employer and an employee is considered contractual. So if the contract does not explicitly prevent the employer from firing an employee for…
Workplace harassment is prohibited in Arizona. When an employee feels that they have been harassed in the workplace, they can file a civil rights complaint with the Civil Rights Division of the Attorney General’s Office within 180 days of the alleged discrimination. A worker who has been harassed can also file a civil lawsuit against the harassing individual, their employer,…
Employees are generally familiar with the concept of overtime. If you work above and beyond 40 hours per week, not only is that time compensated, but it is compensated at a higher rate than your normal rate of pay. However, a concept like overtime is more complex than it might appear. This can make it difficult and confusing to know…
When your employer has wronged you in some way, there are several different ways of addressing the matter. Depending on the circumstances, you could informally discuss the issue with your supervisor. You could opt to make a formal written complaint with your human resources department or resign from your position in protest. You could also file a lawsuit against your…
Most Arizona business owners seek to expand their operations as they meet certain goals or milestones. Before they do, however, they must take into account various legal considerations that are likely to impact their businesses in many ways. The business lawyers at Ernst Brown Draper help companies plan and execute business expansion plans and measures and can potentially help you…
Sexual harassment accusations are on the rise in the workplace in Arizona and throughout the country. However, an accusation of sexual harassment does not necessarily mean that sexual harassment has occurred. In many cases, employees and their bosses are unaware of the precise legal definition of sexual harassment. The result is either the reporting of incidents that are not sexual…