What Is Employer Retaliation?

As an employee in Arizona, you have a legal right to engage in certain protected behavior without fear of retaliation from your employer. Employer retaliation occurs when your boss or employer punishes you for engaging in a legally protected activity. Retaliation could include firing, demoting, reducing hours, or any other behavior that punishes the employee […]

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Arizona Unemployment Hearings

Unemployment benefits are crucial to your financial well-being until you find other employment. Achieving optimal results in an unemployment hearing is complex, requiring extensive knowledge of Arizona laws and your employment rights when appealing a benefits denial. Read on to learn more about the process of appealing an unemployment decision. Appealing a Denial of Arizona […]

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What Can I Do if I Was Misclassified as an Independent Contractor?

Employers must classify the people who work for them as employees or independent contractors. The classification of employment impacts your wages, taxes, rights, benefits, and responsibilities as an employee. Misclassification as an independent contractor could be harmful in several ways. Do you believe your employer has misclassified you as an independent contractor? A Phoenix employment […]

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Family, Medical, and Parental Leave in Arizona

If you are an employee in Arizona, it can be difficult to navigate the complex maze of federal and state laws that govern family, medical, and parental leave. It’s important that you do so, however, so that you can take all the time off you need in the wake of a major life event such […]

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Difference Between Lawyer and Attorney

While the terms “lawyer” and “attorney” often seem interchangeable, they have slightly different meanings that may influence your decision when it comes to legal matters. In this article, we will clarify the definitions, education requirements, and responsibilities of each role to help you understand which legal professional is best suited for your needs.  Definition of […]

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