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 […]
According to data from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, Americans lost about $10 billion to scammers in a recent year. Business impostors have proliferated in recent years, with job opportunity scams claiming a spot in the top five forms of fraud. To many in the workforce, helping another person manage their life and career as […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
At Houk Employment Attorneys, we proudly serve the following areas in Arizona: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Sun City, Chandler, El Mirage, Avondale, Surprise, Paradise Valley, Goodyear, Sun City West, Peoria, Fountain Hills and its surrounding communities.
About Our Firm
Houk Employment Attorneys has 45 years of combined experience representing businesses and individuals in matters like wrongful termination, discrimination, and unpaid wages. Our dedicated team of employment lawyers offers efficient, results-driven legal support.