Federal appeals court affirms jury award for FMLA retaliation

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Family and Medical Leave Act on Friday , September 29, 2017

Arizona employers should take care to avoid retaliating against employees who take valid family leaves or request reasonable accommodations for physical conditions. A decision from a federal appeals court signals judicial support for employee rights in regards to family leave and breastfeeding accommodations. The case involved a female police officer who had initially won $374,000 … Continue reading Federal appeals court affirms jury award for FMLA retaliation

Age discrimination facts: What you should know

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Wednesday , September 27, 2017

Every able-bodied, able-minded human being who is capable of performing a job has the right to fulfilling work. Every employee in this regard has the right to work without being discriminated against. Nevertheless, numerous Arizona employees find themselves being victimized by discriminatory practices related to their gender, sexual orientation, race, national origin and other factors. … Continue reading Age discrimination facts: What you should know

Can I take FMLA if my child is autistic?

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Family and Medical Leave Act on Monday , September 25, 2017

Getting a diagnosis for your child is extremely time-consuming and mentally draining. You probably had to take a lot of time off of work to help them get to doctor’s appointments, speech therapy appointments, occupational therapy and school. There were the IEP meetings and the teacher meetings and the caregiver arrangements, and that was all … Continue reading Can I take FMLA if my child is autistic?

Blacks, Latinos still facing discrimination in the job market

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Tuesday , September 19, 2017

A meta-study by researchers from the U.S. and Norway ndicates that black and Latino workers still struggle to get fair treatment when it comes to employment. Race may play an important role during the job hunt, in Arizona and across the country, despite the efforts of legislators and others in recent years. The meta-study reviewed … Continue reading Blacks, Latinos still facing discrimination in the job market

DACA and employment law

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Wednesday , September 13, 2017

Some Arizona business owners are likely employing people who are protected by DACA. However, if they employ them after their work permits expire, those owners could face jail time or a fine for doing so. Although DACA may be ending soon, employers are urged to refrain from terminating workers or asking about their immigration status … Continue reading DACA and employment law

Questions to ask if you’ve experienced on-the-job discrimination

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Considering the host of federal laws that protect employees from workplace discrimination, many Arizona workers feel as if they don’t need to worry about losing job opportunities or suffering from wrongful termination as a result of discrimination. However, discrimination continues to be a widespread problem in our state. Perhaps you suddenly lost your job for … Continue reading Questions to ask if you’ve experienced on-the-job discrimination

High rates of sexual harassment suffered by physical therapists

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Monday , September 11, 2017

Certain industries and types of jobs have higher rates of sexual harassment than others. One of the most prominent examples is restaurant work. Women (and men) who work in food service experience higher rates of sexual harassment than workers in most other industries. The sexual harassment problem in restaurant work is well-known. But when we … Continue reading High rates of sexual harassment suffered by physical therapists

Natural disasters, FMLA leave and the FLSA

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Family and Medical Leave Act on Tuesday , September 5, 2017

Arizona companies must still abide by the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act even in cases of natural disaster. This means that in most cases, an employee cannot volunteer to work for an employer for free and must be paid overtime regardless of circumstances. Difficulties may arise if the natural … Continue reading Natural disasters, FMLA leave and the FLSA