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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination and Landlord - Tenant for Arizona on
Q: Can landlord/employer come into your home and take all your belongings

My landlord /boss and I had a falling out so I decided just to move out.ss I'm moving landlord /boss comes and takes all my property and personal belongings

Mike Branum
Mike Branum
answered on Apr 26, 2019

No. This is an invasion of your right to privacy and your rights as a tenant. If you can afford a retainer you should probably hire an attorney. It may be difficult to find an attorney who will take this case on a contingency basis but it is possible. If you have limited income you may qualify for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Business Law and Employment Discrimination for Arizona on
Q: Is it wrong for a company to hire a replacement before I even sign any paperwork saying I'm leaving or transferring

There was an idea of me transferring and they hired somebody even though it wasn't set in stone transfer and now the transfer isn't going through so they want to demote me

Peter H. Westby
Peter H. Westby
answered on Dec 10, 2018

No, Arizona is an "at will" employment state and, unless you are working under an employment contract, your employer is free to make staffing changes at any time.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Workers' Compensation for Arizona on
Q: I got fired after filling work injury, the reson i got fire was because i didnt get approved to work with a member.
Joel Friedman
Joel Friedman
answered on Oct 3, 2018

Thank you for your question. I am not sure I understand the issue, you can each me after 9:00 a.m. this morning at 602-492-5331 so we can review the specifics of your situation. Thanks again

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Arizona on
Q: Can an employer tell me my cancer is considered a disability and add me to the "list" to make the numbers look good?

I had breast cancer last year and I am now cancer free. I was offended by the approach as she had already added the disability in my HR set up because it made the numbers look good. I never told her about the cancer, as we work in different states and only have a email, phone relationship so... View More

Kai Michael Henderson
Kai Michael Henderson
answered on Jun 18, 2018

There are a tangle of issues here and it is never good to have one's privacy violated, especially by a co-worker. On the facts here, it appears that your company internally disclosed that you have a disability. Generally speaking, under the ADA, employers cannot disclose employees'... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: What are the AZ statutes for defamation libel and and slander for the employee
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 22, 2017

libel and slander for employees aren't different than from others; however you may have other forms of claims and I would suggest you contact a member of the Az Trial Lawyers Assn that handles employment issues--they represent employees and give free consultations.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Sexual Harassment for Arizona on
Q: Can a employer ask for a employee applicant to be women with large breasts and large behinds? Is this illegal under EEOC

IS IT ILLEGAL UNDER EEOC OR SEXUAL DISCRIMINATION?

Charles Joseph Stiegler
Charles Joseph Stiegler
answered on Apr 25, 2017

Yes, this is illegal if the company employs 15 or more workers. Small companies, with less than 15 employees, are not subject to federal employment laws.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Workers' Compensation for Arizona on
Q: What do I need to do to show that my work injury is unscheduled apposed to scheduled

I was permanently injured in a car accident in 2010, I was able to work through that injury, this new work injury (required knee surgery (unsuccessful)) of 03/18/16, I am not able to, and the employer has refused to employ me further.

Joel Friedman
Joel Friedman
answered on Apr 17, 2017

I can't answer your question about your employment situation. The 2016 knee injury generally can be "unscheduled" IF you have a prior Arizona work injury that also was scheduled OR if you had a previous unscheduled injury that was determined to cause a reduction of your earning... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination for Arizona on
Q: I was a target of harassment at work 2 co - workers placed a noose on the forklift I drive and singled me out.

they told me it was for me. I need to know if I have a case and what type of lawyer should I contact for legal guidance. Also do I have the right to sue my employer since the employee's are still employed at my work place , I feel that my civil rights have been violated please give me some... View More

Marshall Jason Ray
Marshall Jason Ray
answered on Apr 27, 2016

There are lawyers from your state who advertise in your state, and there will be some who list on this website and others like it. You are looking for someone who does employment law. Depending on the facts, there are avenues to sue an employer who engages in illegal discrimination or who allows... View More

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