Category: Employee Rights

The political landscape today is one that sparks passion—and often, tension. For many employees, it’s natural to discuss current events and political issues with colleagues, but these discussions can lead to unexpected challenges, especially when they become divisive. Talking Politics in the Workplace and Knowing Your Rights is crucial, particularly in Arizona, where employment law…

If you run a business where your most likely employees will be those under the age of 18, then you need to become familiar with the laws concerning the employment of minors. The rules and guidelines for employees who are not adults are strict and exact. You will want to be sure you are not…

Situations in which an employer wants to withhold wages from your paycheck can occur for many reasons. Perhaps you have left the job, and the employer says it must deduct certain costs from your last paycheck. Or maybe your employer has a policy to withhold money from your pay if your cash drawer is short….

Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community have certainly put up with their share of discriminatory treatment. As a result, many LGBT individuals choose to hide their identities at work. In fact, according to the Human Rights Campaign, 46% of LGBT employees in the U.S. choose to stay in the closet at their…

More workers than ever are retaining employment and actively working late in their adult years. This creates a workforce that is almost as heavily populated with workers over 40 as it is with those under 40. This aging workforce also leads to more frequent instances of age discrimination. Recognizing age discrimination and understanding the facts…