Arizona Employment Law Lawyer
The area of employment law is governed by a complex interchange of federal and Arizona state law. Thousands of employment or labor-related cases are filed each year. Common issues are:
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Age discrimination
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Sex discrimination
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Sexual harassment
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Race or national origin discrimination
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Disability discrimination
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Wage, commission or benefits disputes
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Retaliatory termination
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Hiring disputes
In Arizona, unless you and your employer have a written employment contract specifying the terms and duration of your employment, your employment is at-will, meaning your employer has a great deal of freedom with regard to its right to hire and fire employees. However, hiring and firing decisions of employers may not be for any reason. If the reason violates federal or state law or a termination comes close in time after an employee has asserted his or her rights under federal or state law, the employee may have a claim against the employer.
Gillespie, Shields & Associates, P.C., can help you protect and enforce your rights under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all employment and labor laws, including:
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Arizona Employment Protection Act
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
We can also aid you in administrative claims filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), as well as claims for breach of an employment contract.
For employers and business owners, Gillespie, Shields & Associates can also use its expertise in employment law to provide risk management counseling.
For the latest information on Employment Law, see our Information Center on this site.
We serve employees throughout the Phoenix and Mesa area, as well as in communities including Tucson, Flagstaff, Yuma, Prescott and Kingman.
