Is it legal for a former employer to tell a hiring manager that former employees are "ineligible" to hire as freelancers?

There is nothing illegal with the scenario you have described. It could be illegal, however, if the policy not to hire former employees as...

FMLA difficulties with employer

While some of these issues are also covered by the FMLA, don't forget that the ADA also protects this scenario. Be aware that the ADA is enforced...

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Can a employer legally ignore a doctors written orders regarding a person's work restrictions?

No. The employer may not ignore the requested accommodation of a 7 hour shift. The employer must engage in good faith in what is called an...

Can an employer change your pay after you agree to a specific pay rate, with no notification to the employee?

The answer depends on when and how you were notified of the so-called policy change. In Arizona, "wages" are defined as nondiscretionary...

Can person be suspended from work if no provision exists in published policies.

The employer can take reasonable corrective action/discipline toward an employee, even if it is not expressly stated in its policies. However, the...

Can an employer reduce your pay to minimum wage when you quit your job for hours you have already worked

You should consult with an experienced employment attorney. Depending on the incident at the job site, you may have experienced retaliation....

Technically, Arizona does not have a specific definition for hostile work environment. The term "hostile work environment" is used when applying...

What do I do about workplace harrasmemt and discrimination?

You should consult with an experienced employment attorney. Discrimination because of your national origin or ethnicity is illegal. The implication...

What type of attorney do I need for work health issues along with harassment and hostile work issues? And do I have a case?

You should consult with an employment and labor attorney. The law allows you to report concerns about your working conditions and environment...

Can you sue for wrongful term. from a company

Courts have found diabetes to be a disability under the ADA, but did so by considering factors unique to the individual (how major life activities...