The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons while maintaining their group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if the employee was continuing to work.
Read MoreTrying to figure out if your need to contact a lawyer can be confusing. However, it’s important to note that you can often avoid costly and complicated issues if you consult with an attorney early. An attorney can evaluate your situation and provide solutions and guidance as to what your next steps should be.
The Supreme Court recently returned to the bench where the justices heard oral arguments and draft opinions on cases that range from LGBTQ rights, immigration law, gun rights, and abortion regulations. Regarding your workplace protections, here are a few specific cases involving LGTBQ issues to keep an eye on.
Read MoreRegardless of the cause, losing your job is a distressing experience, especially if you feel you’ve been terminated wrongfully. Determining if you’ve been wrongfully terminated can be confusing, but following a few guidelines may help you determine if your firing was illegal.
Read MoreIf you left your last job without receiving your full compensation, your former employer may be facing major consequences under federal and state law. When a worker either quits or is fired for just cause, his or her employer is required to pay their prior employee their earned wages.
Read MoreWhen you decide to take a position with a new organization, the employment contract offered to you may not provide you with the best protection. Before signing it, consider an employment contract review. A set of legal eyes inspecting your contract can help you avoid a headache and a heartache down the road.
Read MoreThe Arizona Employment Protection Act ensures that employees are protected when reporting illegal conduct that is occurring in the workplace.
Read MoreThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Americans with Disabilities Act protects employees from being discriminated against on the basis of a disability.
Read MoreSex or gender discrimination is when an employer treats someone poorly because of their sex. It is considered discrimination whether the person is applying for a work position or are a current employee.
Read MoreThe more prepared you are to consult with your lawyer, the more productive your consultation will be. Below are steps to help you make the most of the time you have with your attorney.
Read MoreAny time Arizona convicts you of a moving traffic violation or you forfeit bail following one, the state will issue points that go against your permanent driving record. If you collect 8 or more points within any 12-month time period, Arizona may require you to go to Traffic Survival School. You could also have your driving privileges suspended for as long as a year. Here, you’ll find detailed information about the points that the state issues based upon the type of offense.
Read MoreThe Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) aims to prevent discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Not every employee who has a medical condition is protected under this Act. To be protected by this Act an individual must be qualified for the job and have a disability defined by the law.
Read MoreAn employer is prohibited from terminating, demoting, harassing, or otherwise “retaliating” against an employee for engaging in a protected activity, such as reporting discrimination. The laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information also prohibit retaliation.
Read MoreWhether your routes are long hauls or short deliveries, many drivers rely on their commercial driver’s license (CDL) to make a living, and it is important to understand the impact traffic violations can have CDLs. While the point system for minor violations and the limit of points tolerated before license suspension varies from state to state, there are a number of commonalities between the states regarding serious and major offenses.
Read MoreThe Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to breastfeeding mothers. Section 7 of the FLSA requires employers to provide “reasonable break time for an employee to express breast milk for her nursing child for 1 year after the child’s birth each time such employee has need to express the milk.” 29 U.S.C. 207(r)(1)(A).
Read MoreWhen an employee experiences severe emotional distress as a result of sexual harassment, the employee may have a claim of intentional infliction of emotional distress (“IIED”). Sexual harassment is a claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Sexual harassment can take two forms: hostile environment or quid pro quo. Fuller v. City of Oakland, stated a plaintiff claiming sexual harassment resulting in a hostile environment must prove:
Read MoreTyler Allen Law Firm based in Phoenix Arizona explains the differences between simple assault and aggravated assault charges. If you’ve been charged with assault, contact a criminal defense attorney at Tyler Allen Law Firm.
Read MoreArizona drivers have the legal right to refuse a DUI test when authorities suspect that the driver has been operating the vehicle under the influence. However, the mere fact that drivers have a legal right to refuse a Breathalyzer or similar test does not mean the refusal is free from legal ramifications.
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Arizona criminal defense lawyers at The Tyler Allen Law Firm answer the question “How does Arizona define a sex crime?” in this blog article.
Read MoreCriminal defense lawyers are attorneys who specialize in criminal law. With more than a million lawyers actively working in the United States, choosing a criminal defense lawyer can be challenging. It’s a big decision, one that requires research and plenty of contemplation. Here are a few tips to help you make the choice.
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