Arizona Employment Law Blog

The year 2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act. This law affirms the rights of all employees to enjoy equal opportunities even with a disability. The ADA requires you, as an employer, to safeguard these rights by making reasonable...

Employees who work in Arizona expect their employers to treat them with respect and acknowledge their basic rights. When these rights are violated and employees are harassed or mocked due to their race or place of origin, it can seriously affect their self-esteem and...

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides unpaid leave with job protection to eligible employees. Over the course of a year, employers can receive up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care for their own medical needs, or...

The state has paid $1.35 million to settle claims from three women who alleged they were sexually harassed by the top administrator while working at the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System. The administrator, Jared Smout, was fired last year. Chrystal Angotti,...

In Arizona, you do not have the right to a job, but once you become an employee, you have quite a few basic rights. Both federal and state statutes establish these rights. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission explains that most of your employee rights come from...

Arizona employers are required to pay employees the salary they have earned. In some industries, employees earn commission and/or bonuses in addition to their normal wages.  If you have worked hard to earn a bonus, commission or fringe benefits, and are not paid...

When you return to work after the birth of your son or daughter, you probably expect some challenges. After all, you may be apart from the young one in your family for the first time in weeks. You should not, however, worry about your employer taking adverse action...

There is a lot to know about the divorce process, and many people who decide to divorce only begin to learn about it once they have made the decision to pursue it. Before filing for divorce, it is beneficial for Phoenix residents to do their research, hire...

If you live with a disabling physical condition, the American with Disabilities Act makes it illegal for your employer, co-workers and clients to discriminate against you because of your disability. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission also states that if...

Understanding your rights as an employee in Arizona is important. In the event of full-time employment, most expect an 8 hour work day. However, fitting breaks into this picture can be confusing. Like many states in the country, Arizona actually does not have any...