Arizona Employment Law Blog

In 2020, the Americans with Disabilities Act hit its 30 year anniversary. This act – the ADA – ensures that all employees have a right to work, even with disabilities. In order to safeguard such rights, the ADA requires employers to make the accommodations necessary for workers with disabilities to do their jobs well and…

Few things have the potential to cause more disruption in your life than an extended hospital stay. After all, in addition to recovering from a serious injury or illness, you must miss work, family engagements and other activities. With some luck, though, you may bounce back quickly. If you lose your job during your hospital…

Employees help you realize and reach your business’s full potential, but you want to ensure you hire the right people. Having a well-written employee contract helps, but how do you protect your company and your investment in employees? The Council of Smaller Enterprises offers examples of common protective provisions in employment contracts. Learn how to take…

Federal laws are in place to protect older workers from workplace discrimination. The laws extend to hiring practices. However, some of the top job posting sites contain ads with age-biased language that is discouraging to older applicants. Advertising issues In 2019, the AARP performed a search of potentially age-biased job postings. The nonprofit focused on…

Going to work often feels much more satisfactory when you receive a fair wage. The income you anticipate can provide you with motivation to work harder and refine your skills. Verifying the accuracy of your wages can help you recognize discrepancies. Looking in the right places can help you assess whether or not your employer…