Arizona Employment Law Blog

Whether you are applying for a job at an older age or you are facing hardships in the workplace because of how old you are, discrimination based on your age can lead to emotional, financial and career-related consequences. Moreover, age discrimination occurs in many...

Discrimination is virtually everywhere in the modern workplace. In fact, according to a recent study, roughly 60% of American workers have either witnessed workplace discrimination or experienced it. When it comes to sexual harassment, the statistics are even more...

Federal law protects people who blow the whistle on misbehavior at their jobs. This is to keep workplaces accountable and protect employees who want to do the right thing. Your employer may understand that firing you as a whistleblower may invite legal consequences,...

The question of alimony, which Illinois law calls maintenance, is often a contentious one for divorcing couples. The receiving spouse worries about interruptions in payment while the paying spouse may believe paying maintenance is a burden. This is why some families...

An employee handbook is a great way for you to address industry-wide policies and compliance, as well as introduce your workers to company policies. You can outline your expectations and inform your employees of the benefits of performing their jobs with accuracy. ...

Sexual harassment impacts men and women from all lines of work. However, some individuals are more prone to being victims of this type of harassment than others. Women experience work-related sexual harassment at much higher rates than men. Also, women who work in...

You probably have some familiarity with whistleblower laws. However, do you know what the very first one was?  The National Whistleblower Center explains the first law to protect whistleblowers occurred in 1863 and is known as the False Claims Act. It occurred under...

If you have a disability, employers have certain responsibilities under the federal Americans With Disabilities Act. Sometimes, violations of your ADA rights are obvious, but others may be less noticeable. Review these common ADA violations that may impact your...

As a disabled employee, you require specific accommodations in your Arizona workplace to perform your job duties. You started a new job recently, and your employer does not understand its obligations to provide you with reasonable accommodations. To help you both,...

If you own a business in Arizona, you know how difficult it can be to make decisions about hiring, paying and terminating your employees. Anti-discrimination laws determine what factors you may or may not consider when making these decisions. Failing to adhere to...