Category: Employee Rights

Witnessing unethical behavior at your workplace in Arizona may cause unease and angst. You may wonder how and if you should report what you saw. How to inform your employer of your concerns without jeopardizing your job is a valid question. If the unethical behavior involves higher-ups, you may feel even more hesitant to blow…

While policies against race-based discrimination are in effect at the state level in Arizona, the push for updating current laws or adding new legislation to specifically address hairstyles and hair texture is gaining momentum. Race-based hair discrimination continues to have an effect on job opportunities in all stages of employment, from hiring to promotions and…

In some employee contracts, there is a clause that addresses how two parties will resolve any future dispute. It is not uncommon for there to be a clause that states that any sexual assault or sexual harassment accusation will go through arbitration. The last few years of the #MeToo movement have gotten the ball rolling…

If you believe you did not receive a promotion because of discrimination, you may file a legal action based on it reflecting a violation of federal labor law. As noted by Chron.com, a manager may have practiced discrimination by using age, disability, gender, race or religion to make a decision regarding a promotion. You may…

Your job is not just how you pay your bills; it can also be part of who you are. While your profession may not define you, you may value having a certain reputation for being a hard worker when you go to work. Often, those in the “hard-working” category are the ones the boss asks…