Arizona Employment Law Blog

Getting Started: Your Rights During the EEOC Shutdown The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is currently closed due to a lapse in government funding. While the agency is not operating at full capacity, certain limited functions remain available. For employees and employers alike, understanding how this impacts discrimination claims is essential. What’s Happening The…

Every career has defining moments. For educators, those moments don’t just shape their own lives – they affect students, schools, and communities. At The Foster Group, we recently had the privilege of helping one teacher reclaim his ability to continue his calling in education after years of uncertainty. The Case Our client, an Arizona teacher…

The recent headlines swirling around Astronomer’s CEO and Head of HR have sparked widespread conversation—and not just for the memes. While social media has had its fun with #ColdplayGate, the situation raises serious legal and cultural questions for employers in Arizona and across the U.S. Two senior executives are now out of high-paying jobs, facing…

As temperatures rise, so do the number of flexible schedules, shortened workweeks, and overtime hours. For many Arizona businesses, summer brings unique staffing challenges—whether it’s accommodating employee vacations, managing increased customer demand, or adjusting hours to beat the heat. But with those adjustments come legal responsibilities. Both employers and employees need to understand how Arizona…

As Arizona temperatures rise, workplace environments tend to relax—with casual dress codes, flexible schedules, and more social events. While this shift in culture can boost morale, it can also blur professional lines and increase the risk of inappropriate conduct. For both employers and employees, understanding how to navigate workplace harassment during the summer months is…