Do I need a labor and employment attorney?

An employer may legally withhold wages if it has a good faith basis to believe you were overpaid. The employer can hold the disputed amount while...

Do I need a labor and employment attorney?

An employer may legally withhold wages if it has a good faith basis to believe you were overpaid. The employer can hold the disputed amount while...

How can I get my.pay from my employer

In addition to the advice above, be aware that you may be entitled to three times the amount owed for unpaid wages (referred to as "treble"...

Is it illegal to be promoted to supervisor at a major corporation and not receive a higher rate of pay for 8 months? AZ

Do you have an agreement in writing regarding the increase in salary? There is nothing illegal about promoting your title and duties without...

In AZ isn't an employer required to notify an employee of a wage garnishment prior to executing it? (At least 14 days prior)

Is this a garnishment or a wage withholding? There is a significant difference in how you assess this issue. Do you have any outstanding judgments...

Are employers allowed to share medical info during reference checks, even if the employee was not covered under a disability?

Frankly, HIPAA is a pretty toothless statute for an employee against an employer. You may consider asserting this as a violation of the Americans...

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In Arizona does an employer have the legal right to withhold my check

Yes. An employer may legally withhold any wages pending the outcome of a good faith dispute regarding money you may owe them. It is reasonable for...

Can I file a charge against my employer for retaliation?

While it is unfortunate that the owner treated you this way, an essential piece that is missing is that the treatment was "because of" a protected...

How long can an employer hold wages in Arizona?

Is it illegal to make a mistake on payroll? Not really, unless your employer refuses to timely correct the mistake. While this may put you in a...

Civil Court vs. Dept of Labor - Wage claims

No you cannot file a separate claim with the Arizona Industrial Commission. Under Arizona Administrative Code R20-5-1006(A)(5), the Industrial...