Arizona Employment Law Blog

An employer can classify people who work for him or her as employees or as independent contractors. There may not be much difference between the two in the work they do on a daily basis. The difference is that employees have certain rights that independent contractors do not. Sometimes employers classify workers incorrectly, possibly without…

You expect supervisors and co-workers at your place of work to treat everyone fairly and respectfully. However, many workplaces experience issues with bullying, which can involve harsh language directed toward staff. While bullying makes a work environment highly unpleasant, it does not always rise to the level of a hostile work environment. This guide can…

The Family and Medical Leave Act requires employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for eligible employees to care for children, immediate family members or their own medical needs. In some circumstances, you may use your FMLA leave intermittently or on a reduced schedule basis. Medical leave Your employer must allow you…

Many new mothers must return to work to ensure their family is financially supported. In most cases, nursing moms receive certain protections at work, and the law requires most employers to provide them. While it is up to employers to remain compliant with the law, workers should also understand their rights. Here are a few…

As an employer, you have a responsibility to provide a safe workplace for your employees. This means protecting them from harassment on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, religion and other protected statuses. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission explains what you can do to prevent harassment in your workplace and why it is…