Experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace is a matter for which you should rightfully seek justice. Even so, accepting a settlement outside of court may be the preferable option not only for your harasser but for you as well. Navigating a workplace harassment case can be difficult, with many factors and delicate decisions to weigh….
Read MoreBy now, everyone should know it is impermissible to try to exchange sexual favors for advancement at work. Still, clear-cut sexual harassment happens with alarming regularity in the U.S. In fact, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, 38% of women and 14% of men say they have been victims of sexual harassment in…
Read MoreYou enjoy protection if you report your employer for safety or legal violation. This protection comes from laws designed to encourage people to help the government make workplaces safer and stop corporate corruption. According to NPR, whistleblowing protections came about because of a need for insider information to stop illegal or dangerous practices. Essentially, authorities…
Read MoreArizona law contains the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”). This law applies to employers who have more than 50 employees. Under the FMLA, a qualifying employee can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year for designated reasons. Employee requirements To use leave under the FMLA, an employee has to have worked…
Read MoreAs an employer, there are a lot of things to deal with. A dispute involving an employee, contractor, vendor or client is one possible issue. There are various ways you can go about resolving a conflict, and one may be better for your situation than others. There are also ways you can mitigate the chance…
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