Category: Firm News

Has a disability stopped you from getting a promotion? If so, your employer may have violated the law. You may feel reluctant to cause conflict at your workplace, but everyone should stand up against unfair discrimination. Moreover, you deserve the position and pay that your experience, education and talent warrant.  If you suspect discrimination due to…

Whether you are working as a salary or hourly employee, it is important to understand your rights under the law. One of the most important aspects of work is break time.  However, under both Arizona and federal law, neither salaried nor hourly employees get lunch breaks under the law. According to Minimum-Wage.org, employers are within their…

Losing your job is often a very scary and frustrating situation. When you believe that your termination was for unjust reasons, the anger and pain may only increase.  It is important to realize that you may be able to receive compensation for wrongful termination. If your former employer terminated you for unlawful reasons, you may be…

Earned paid sick time is exactly that — earned. You are going to get sick sooner or later. You may suffer an injury. In either case, you will need time off from your job to recover, but you should still get your salary or wages.  In Arizona, you have the right to take your earned paid…

You have just lost your job. Your employer fired you, but you wonder if it was legal. Wrongful termination can be a confusing topic because there are specific situations that dictate if a move is illegal or not. In some cases, it is simply the employer’s right to fire you whenever and for whatever reason….