Arizona Employment Law Blog

The government has created numerous laws, regulations and restrictions to ensure the American workforce is not mistreated. Unfortunately, many types of discrimination, unfair treatment and harassment go undetected as managers often bury them behind numerous layers of corporate policies and practiced maneuvers. Many forms of harassment and discrimination are obvious actions or acts of retaliation….

Both Arizona State and federal labor laws require companies to pay their employees for all hours worked and for overtime. As noted by the U.S. Department of Labor, employees working on a salaried basis may also receive overtime pay under certain conditions. If a salaried employee receives less than $684 after working more than 40…

Harassment in the workplace is an unfortunate reality that men and women face every day. It can be blatantly obvious or difficult to recognize. Whether you are in the office or at an off-site company function, you are working, and there are strict laws prohibiting workplace harassment, sexual or otherwise. Examples of off-site workplace harassment…

Whistleblowers may report alleged violations of federal laws that prohibit fraud and abuse. The Federal False Claims Act prohibits medical practitioners from submitting falsified bills to the government. As noted by the United States Office of Inspector General, fraud includes overcharging the government for services provided to Medicare patients. If an employer appears to abuse…

If you have ever been a victim of sexual harassment at work, you are in good company. While Americans have been slow to recognize the pervasiveness of the problem, mainstream views are starting to change. In fact, according to a survey from the University of Chicago, nearly 40% of workers now say sexual harassment is…