What Are the Odds of Winning an Employment Lawsuit?

Employees who have been subjected to harassment or other unlawful conduct at work often wonder whether pursuing legal action is the right path. Many workers fear that the odds are stacked against them. Indeed, there is a widespread perception that employers always win employment lawsuits.  However, employment lawsuits can be successful, but outcomes depend heavily […]

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Can Employers Round Time Punches for Meal Breaks?

Arizona and federal wage laws govern how employers record work hours and compensate employees. Some employers have a policy of rounding time punches, particularly when recording meal breaks. However, if a rounding practice consistently results in employees losing pay, it may violate wage-and-hour laws such as the Fair Labor Standards Act.  What Is Time Rounding? […]

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Are Caregivers and Home Care Workers Entitled To Overtime in Arizona?

Caregivers and home care workers are known for working long hours, including overnight shifts. Many of us take it for granted that these workers log more than 40 hours a week. But are they entitled to overtime? The answer depends on federal law, Arizona state law, and how the worker is classified. The Fair Labor […]

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Is Arizona an At-Will State?

Losing a job is a stressful and emotional event. Many terminated workers wonder whether their employer had the legal right to fire them. Arizona is an “at-will” employment state. Employers have broad authority to end employment relationships. What It Means To Be an “At-Will” State In an at-will state, an employer can terminate an employee […]

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Is My Employer Required to Pay “Prevailing Wages” in Phoenix?

If you work in certain industries in Phoenix, such as construction, you might have heard the term “prevailing wage.” This term refers to a minimum wage rate set for specific types of work on public projects. However, not every worker is covered by these rules. Whether your employer must pay you a prevailing wage depends […]

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