My employer requires us to take a 30 minute lunch break, and if we take less time than that the deduct it regardless. Legal?

Depending on your wage rate and the total number of hours you are working it is possible that your employer is violating both the Arizona Minimum...

Can i get fired?

In addition to any rights you may have under your collective bargaining agreement you also likely qualify for protection under the Americans with...

I found out a co-worker has been classified as a contract employee for over a year now.

Many companies try and avoid paying overtime wages and benefits to workers by incorrectly classifying the individual as a "contractor" rather than...

My boss deducts lunch even though I don't take a lunch. Is that legal?

As a general rule, an employer must pay an employee for all hours worked unless the employee is totally relieved of any work duties for a period of...

Can my company end my employment due to a verbal contract?

Under the Arizona Employment Protection Act, A.R.S. 23-1501, you must have a written agreement signed by both the employee and the employer to have...

Should I sue my boss?

It appears you have a claim for unpaid wages under the Arizona minimum wage act, which in 2014 requires a minimum wage of at least $7.90 per hour. ...

What if employer refuses to pay for services already provided and demands me sign asap a new contract with different terms?

As a general rule, an employer can change the compensation terms for an at-will employee on a forward-going basis. It is up to you whether you...

How to retrieve money owed?

For claims of this size (less than $5,000) I generally recommend that you contact the Arizona Department of Labor. They have a very helpful...

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If I am salary and get fired, can they change my last paycheck to minimum wage pay?

An employer can generally change an employee's compensation on a forward-going basis, as long as the employer gives the employee notice of the...

I would like to know if I have a case against my employer for creating a hostile work environment.

Because most employees in Arizona are employed "at will" your employer typically can terminate your employment at any time, for any lawful reason. ...