Year: 2020

Can I take time off work to vote?

With the election coming up soon, you may wonder how you will work heading to polls into your already busy day. While you certainly could mail in your vote, many people prefer to vote in person. Luckily, in Arizona, you do not have to choose between voting and going to work. According to 12 News,…

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What are reasonable accommodations?

The year 2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act. This law affirms the rights of all employees to enjoy equal opportunities even with a disability. The ADA requires you, as an employer, to safeguard these rights by making reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,…

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Phoenix company sued over alleged racial discrimination

Employees who work in Arizona expect their employers to treat them with respect and acknowledge their basic rights. When these rights are violated and employees are harassed or mocked due to their race or place of origin, it can seriously affect their self-esteem and make their jobs difficult to perform. When racial discrimination occurs, employers…

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What are some common FMLA disputes?

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides unpaid leave with job protection to eligible employees. Over the course of a year, employers can receive up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care for their own medical needs, or to see to the medical needs of a family…

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