Sometimes a position transfer can be considered an adverse employment action, for example when a financial officer is demoted to a janitorial position. This is a very fact intensive inquiry, and there is not enough information in the question.

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answered on Sep 21, 2023

If your work permit renewal application was received by USCIS on the same day your previous permit expired, and you have a receipt notice as evidence, you may still be eligible for the automatic extension of your work authorization for up to 180 days while your renewal is pending. It's... View More

Good morning, sorry to hear about the situation at work and at least the person who was harassing you is gone. I'm a workers' compensation attorney and this question should be answered by an employment lawyer. You might want to try reposting your inquiry and limit it to employment and... View More

It depends on the reason the company gave for your separation. If they told you that you were being released due to your health and age, then you may have a legal claim against them if you were still able to perform the essential functions of your position.

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Employers are limited with respect to items they are permitted to withhold from your paycheck. They are generally permitted to withhold certain taxes and benefits that you have agreed to. Otherwise, they are not permitted to withhold additional amounts without written authorization from you. In... View More

Depending on the nature and severity of the comments, it may be a violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act if you are over the age of 40.

A child support wage withholding order is a public record. A former employee has no reasonable expectation of privacy with respect to a former employer disseminating a public record without the employee’s consent as such consent is not required.

You are in one incorrect legal area, this is not about a work injury and is not a workers' compensation issue. You should limit your inquiry to employment and business law

This would not be a workers compensation question and you should focus on finding and answer from an employment law attorney.

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. This is something that an employment law attorney would know best, in terms of PTO or leave programs, or the applicable policies of your employer. Some questions remain unanswered on this forum, but you could... View More

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answered on Jul 20, 2023

In Arizona, employment laws aim to protect workers' rights and prevent unfair treatment in the workplace. When it comes to using paid time off (PTO) or taking sick leave, employers generally cannot retaliate against employees for exercising their rights.

Unless you have evidence that the specific reason you are being paid less than your younger co-workers is your age, you probably don’t have a valid claim for unlawful employment discrimination under the facts stated in your question.

It is lawful not to increase the wage rate of a worker... View More

And your question is? Is this legal? Yes, most states have "at will" employment unless there is a written agreement to the contrary, this means the employer can terminate your employment at any time without any reason, except for having an illegal reason. So effectively you are... View More

There is not anything inherently unlawful about your employer's actions in switching you to a different job. If, however, you believe your employer is intending to force your resignation based on a protected class characteristic (race, sex, age, disability, religion, veteran status), then you... View More

Anxiety can be, but is not necessarily, a disability under the ADA. It must interfere with major life activities like eating, walking, dressing, etc to be considered a disability.

The employer has the right to request documentation.

There are no federal laws that require employers to produce copies of your employment record, either during or after your employment has concluded.

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Defamation generally involves a false statement that results in harm to dignitary interests (reputation). That isn't fully clear from the brief description. However, more important than that is the suit you... View More

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answered on Feb 13, 2023

This will depend on your correct classification as an exempt or non-exempt employee. The business also must be covered as an employer under the FLSA which in some cases only require them to gross $500,000 in revenue per calendar year. If you are a non-exempt employee and you don't take a... View More

Yes. As long as you are properly compensated for your time spent doing this work, your employer can require its employees to work additional hours to execute the move.

More information is needed to answer your question. You should contact an Arizona employment attorney to discuss your situation in greater detail, because disability-related issues are highly fact dependent.