Year: 2021

Like the rest of the workforce, restaurant workers have certain rights according to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). These laws cover tipped workers, meaning any employees who receive more than $30 per month in tips. While it is up to employers to remain compliant with the FLSA, workers should also understand their rights. That…

Many employees experience harassment in the workplace because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. But a Supreme Court Ruling in June of 2020 established that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal to discriminate against employees on the basis of their sexual orientation or transgender status. According to the…

As an Arizona employee, if you and your employer qualify under FMLA, you may take a leave from work after the birth or adoption of a child or if you become foster parents. While organizations must comply with federal requirements, they have no obligation to offer additional benefits. According to Growing Family Benefits, employees may…

A severance agreement between an employer and a departing employee has the potential to make the termination process go more smoothly on both sides. However, in drafting such an agreement there are certain rules to follow. If the departing employee is 40 or older, the agreement must meet exacting requirements in order to be enforceable….

The Foster Group was honored to represent a former President of Sales & Marketing of a large international company. The company accused our client of breaching a noncompete agreement and refused to pay her the agreed severance package. They also wanted to prevent her from competing in the marketplace for an additional year. We were…