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Q: Is this legal?

I asked this already and no one answered me. My boss keeps switching me from salary to hourly without me knowing. If I work under 80 hrs in two weeks she says I am hourly. If I work over 80 hours in two weeks she says I am salary. She will tell me to clock out for lunch because I am hourly and then... View More

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Q: I don't know if I am hourly or salary.

My boss tells me I am hourly when I work under 80 hours in two weeks. Then she tells me I am salary when I work over 80 hours in two weeks. She told me to clock out for lunch because I'm hourly and then don't clock out because I am salary. I have no idea what I am supposed to do. I have... View More

Q: Re: PUA Unemployment in AZ. Four years of a battle. Determined eligible yet the state won't pay what's owed. Long story

The last scheduled hearing I had to register 15 mins before and I was left on hold for almost 25 mins resulting in adjudication without me. The amount owed life changing n my son an I really need it please help

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Employment Law for Arizona on
Q: Unlawfully terminated due to being paid hourly instead of salaried. Do I have a case and what can I ask for?

I stood up for my labor rights under the FLSA and I was fired because of that.

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Q: I have worked for 6 years and the Co is trying to force me to sign an arbitration clause. Can they fire for refusing?

NY based company. No prior requirements for this. No consideration just tried to slip it in on the ack page of the handbook. The ack page says that nothing in the document is to create a contract. They also do not say it is a condition of my job and the ack page does say that they can change... View More

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Q: Is it legal to post-date a payroll check for nearly a week after the pay period ends?

Pertaining to Arizona law

0 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Criminal Law, Small Claims and Employment Law for Arizona on
Q: What to do if you know the president of a closely held corporation is not following the laws of a corporation&embezzling

My father passed away in 2021 and left 2 companies to his 3 beneficiaries. Myself and my 2 siblings. My middle brother who is a Jr. has taken over the company, he pushed me to take personal leave and then never allowed me back into the company. We are equal owners with 38.5% shares, and my youngest... View More

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Q: Is my employer breaking Arizona Labor laws?

My culinary service industry company is short-staffed, usually two of us working the closing shift. As a result, though we often work 10 hours shifts, we can't take a 30 minute lunch break because it's too busy. And now, they're post-dating our paychecks nearly a week after the pay... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Arizona on
Q: Is it workplace discrimination to deny differential pay to only one department of the hospital?

I work in hospital security as an employee. Our department is in-house. We are not contracted. We are considered hospital employees. We have been trying to get our administrators to approve differential pay for about four years now. It has been denied every time. Or at the least, the consideration... View More

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answered on Oct 21, 2024

This situation could potentially be unfair, but it may not meet the legal definition of workplace discrimination unless the denial of differential pay is based on a protected characteristic, such as race, gender, age, or religion. If the administrators are withholding this pay from your department... View More

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Q: I want to know if I have grounds to sue Walmart and for what.

I worked as a pharmacist for Walmart from October 2019 to March 2020. They hired me as a manager at a struggling store. I was told it was busy but not informed about the difficult technicians or how they had driven away previous pharmacists. My district manager, TZ, told me, “You’re their boss,... View More

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Sep 19, 2024

If you have anything, it is probably a defamation claim. The problem is the Board issued an action against you, presumably finding fault with your actions. Truth is an absolute defense to a defamation claim. Another potential problem that you mention is that this all happened 4 years ago. Statutes... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Employment Law and Civil Rights for Arizona on
Q: Do citizens have the right to refuse answering the U.S. Census interviews that now include multiple area of questioning.

Questions include: Where do you work, what is your income...to include each member of the household. It seems to me that these are personal and private matters that are not necessary and are available with the IRS.

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answered on Aug 31, 2024

You have the right to privacy, but participating in the U.S. Census is required by law. The Census Bureau collects data to allocate government resources, funding, and political representation. Refusing to answer can lead to fines, although it’s rare for the government to impose them.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law, Business Law and Civil Rights for Arizona on
Q: I need to know the law that states there is an exception where a probationer can work as a substance abuse counselor

In Arizona there is a exception that allows a probationer under appropriate supervision to work with probationers in treatment as a substance abuse counselor, Can you site that law for me please and give me the details?

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answered on Aug 31, 2024

In Arizona, a probationer can work as a substance abuse counselor under specific conditions, as outlined in Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-901.01. This statute provides an exception for probationers to work in the field of substance abuse counseling, particularly when their own experiences can be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes, Employment Law, Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination for Arizona on
Q: I live in AZ and I recently applied for a job.Do I have to disclose felonies that are past 20 years?

All the jobs that I have had I always said no on the application due to the age of my felonies. My felonies were from 1996, 1997, 2002 respectively.. I have never been denied employment. This recent employer denied me employment because on my application, like always, I put I do not have a felony..... View More

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answered on Aug 31, 2024

In Arizona, the law does not automatically exclude felonies from background checks after seven years. Employers may conduct background checks that include criminal history, and there is no statewide law restricting them from considering convictions that are older than seven years. However, some... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Tax Law for Arizona on
Q: I have a group of people that harass me SEXUALLY!! CONSTANTLY! ITS AFFECTING MY MENTAL HEALTH!!

Stop! It's embarrassing, I want to stay hidden from everybody!! I get sick. OMG I can't believe this is my life!! Help!! I can't stand them!! Utter disgrace and disgust!!!

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 10, 2024

I'm sorry for your ordeal. Reach out to Arizona attorneys to try to set up a free initial consult to discuss in confidentiality your rights and options (depending on the setting - which from the categories you chose, appear to be workplace-related). Good luck

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Civil Rights for Arizona on
Q: My lawyer. 3 visits in 6 months. Ea visit he charged to reaquaint himself w/ my case & charged for it. Normal?

It's a civil case in the phx area

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answered on Jul 27, 2024

It's understandable to feel concerned about the charges from your lawyer for reaquainting himself with your case. In legal practice, it's not uncommon for lawyers to charge for the time spent reviewing case files before each visit, especially if there's a gap between meetings. They... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law, Business Law and Civil Rights for Arizona on
Q: I quit my job without notice, and my employer claims that it's impossible to have my check mailed to me.

I quit my job without notice, and AZ law says I have the right to have my final check mailed to me by or before my next pay date. My employer claims I signed my right to this away during onboarding, and is trying to make me drive to the office and sign for my check. The alleged paperwork... View More

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answered on Jun 21, 2024

Based on the information provided, here's an analysis of the situation:

1. Arizona Labor Laws:

Arizona labor laws require employers to pay final wages to employees who quit without notice by the next regular payday. The law also allows for the employee to request that their...
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Q: Will a workplace injunction in Arizona show up on someone’s background check after it expires?

If it is permanent, is there a way to remove it after it expires?

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answered on Apr 10, 2024

In Arizona, a workplace injunction (also known as an order of protection or restraining order) is a legal order issued by a court to protect an individual from harassment, threats, or violence in the workplace. The duration of the injunction can vary, but it is typically granted for a specific... View More

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Q: Arizona is a right to work state but how far does that extend can anything be done to protect my dad’s job

My dad has been working in tech for almost 25ish years he is a veteran and has recently had hip issues and needs a replacement he has his surgery tomorrow and has till Monday to except or deny a severance package

Joel Friedman
Joel Friedman
answered on Mar 20, 2024

Your question hopefully will be answered by an employment law attorney, because it is not a workers' compensation issue unless your father's hip problems are the result of a work injury (accident or repetitive activities). I am not an employment lawyer but I generally tell my work injury... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Social Security and Workers' Compensation for Arizona on
Q: Can I receive a lump sum?

My husband died while on the job in the 80s while working in Freeport in az. Am I able to receive a lump sum? I was never given the option. I only receive $67 a month. How would I go about asking and receiving. Would this also affect my social security.

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answered on Feb 1, 2024

In Arizona, if your husband died while on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits, which could include a lump-sum payment. However, the specifics of your case, including the terms of any settlement or award, would depend on various factors such as the circumstances of... View More

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