Employee Rights

There are several state and federal laws in Arizona that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of an employee's or applicant's race. This includes discrimination related to hiring, terminating pay, job assignments, training and other terms and conditions of employment. If you believe you have been a victim of illegal...

Most workers in Arizona are accustomed to having breaks throughout the workday. While employees may view breaks as a right they are entitled to, employers are not required to provide time off during the workday. However, if an employer chooses to provide workers with breaks throughout the day, those breaks...

Arizona increased the state's minimum wage from $8.05 to $10 per hour on Jan. 1, 2017 after voters passed Proposition 206 during the November general election. To address questions or concerns regarding Arizona's new law, the state's Industrial Commission compiled a list of frequently asked questions about the changes. If...

Many Arizona workers who receive more than $30 in tips per month are considered tipped employees, which may include waiting staff, bartenders and cleaning staff. The rights of tipped employees are more complicated than those paid a straight hourly wage or salary. If you are employed in a profession that...

According to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA), specific employees who work more than 40 hours per week are entitled to overtime wages. While the law has been in place for almost 80 years, there is still some confusion regarding its protections. The following are five common misconceptions...

Ridesharing company Uber has been dealing with a barrage of lawsuits since it launched in 2009. The company is currently facing over 70 federal cases and numerous others in state courts. Uber's largest legal battles are ongoing class action lawsuits from drivers alleging that they are misclassified as contractors instead...

The downside to the growth of Uber and other on-demand services is that more workers are being labeled as independent contractors instead of employees. That means that many workers are not eligible for workers' compensation insurance to cover medical bills and lost income if they are hurt on the job....

The U.S. Department of Labor discovered that Wally's American Pub and Grille broke the law by not paying workers more than $70,000 in overtime wages. In addition to paying back the lost wages, Wally's is required to pay a $2,805 civil penalty and an equal amount of damages to 11...

The Department of Labor (DOL) is cracking down on companies that cheat temporary workers out of overtime wages and other benefits through joint employment endeavors with temporary staffing agencies. The DOL's Wage and Hour Division Department has set new guidelines to ensure that host employers and temporary staffing agencies are...