Arizona Employment Law Blog

Under federal law, public school students who have disabilities must receive equal opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities. In a recent lawsuit against Barry Goldwater High School in the Deer Valley Unified School District, the parents of sophomore Presley Shine claim the school denied their daughter the chance to try out for the basketball team…

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…

Employee complaints are inevitable. While some are minor and easy to address, others may involve serious legal issues. Failing to handle these the right way could harm your employee and your business.  According to ToughNickel.com, here are some things to consider about employee complaints.  How to receive complaints  This first stage in the process is crucial….

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…