Many Arizona employees work long hours to support their families, often beyond the traditional 40-hour workweek. Federal labor laws establish important protections for those workers, including the right to overtime pay. However, Arizona does not have its own state overtime law. Instead, federal law governs overtime in Arizona. Federal Law on Overtime Unlike some states, […]
What Can I Do if I Think My Employer Is Committing Healthcare Fraud?
Discovering that your employer may be engaging in healthcare fraud can place you in a difficult position. On the one hand, you may want to protect yourself, other patients, and public programs like Medicare and AHCCCS (Arizona’s Medicaid system). On the other hand, however, you may worry about your job security and whether speaking up […]
How Is Paid Sick Leave Allocated Under Arizona Law?
Paid sick leave is an important protection for workers who need time away from their jobs to do things like recover from an illness or handle an emergency. In Arizona, this right comes from the Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act, which voters approved in 2016. Learning about how this law works can help both […]
Arizona workers have certain rights to paid sick leave under state law. The Arizona Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act has been in effect since 2017 and continues to apply in 2025 with specific rules for things like accrual and employer responsibilities. No matter if you’re a full-time, part-time, or temporary employee, learning about these […]
If you have been wrongfully terminated by your employer or have faced retaliation, you may be entitled to several types of damages. Front pay is a remedy that compensates you for future earnings you would have received if not for the employer’s conduct. Dive into all the details below to learn more about when front […]
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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.