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Workplace discrimination can affect both employees and employers in Arizona. It's essential to understand what workplace discrimination is, how to recognize it, and how to handle it. In Arizona, both state and federal laws protect employees from discrimination....
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...
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...
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…
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…
Data suggests that four out of every ten Americans will get fired from a job at least once in their lifetimes. While being involuntarily terminated from your job can be overwhelming, it can be more bearable if you and your employer entered a severance agreement before you were let go. Severance Agreements and Policies Are Common Most states, including Arizona,…
When you are hired as an employee, you make an agreement with your employer. You agree to complete the work assigned to you in return for benefits. Your employer is required to pay you on time and ensure that you work in a safe environment. Most employers live up to their side of the agreement. However, some try to take…