Employment & Labor
Arizona Employment & Labor Law Attorneys
Employment law can be challenging and complicated because of the frequent court decisions and state and federal legislatures continually changing the laws and regulations affecting how employers hire, pay, promote and fire employees. We represent employers in all areas of employment-related matters to help them avoid or resolve any issues affecting their day-to-day operations and growth.
With significant experience in Employment Law, the attorneys at Iannitelli Marcolini, P.C. are uniquely qualified to assist employers to develop and maintain appropriate employment practices or undertake the defense of claims filed with state or federal agencies, or in state or federal courts.
Clients also rely on our lawyers for guidance and internal employment issues to help reduce employment-related risks and provide advice to implement cost-effective dispute resolution strategies.
Employee-Related Legal Matters
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment can involve a tangible loss, like a denied promotion when an employee refuses a manager’s sexual overtures or ongoing harassment by a group of co-workers that causes emotional distress. Our firm can provide guidance in the investigation and defense of such a claim.
Overtime and minimum wage
Employees who work excess hours beyond 40 hours a week are typically entitled to overtime pay. Workers in some industries, such as those who commonly receive tips or those involved in piece rate work, may be subject to special rules or considerations when it comes to minimum wage and overtime laws. Our firm can help set proper policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all laws and avoid the perils arising from overlapping federal and state laws in this area.
Wrongful Termination
Arizona is known as an at-will state, which means that in most cases an employer can legally end an employment relationship without any reason at all. However, state and federal laws make it illegal to discharge an employee for certain reasons.
Separation or Severance Agreements
Severance agreements are employment termination contracts negotiated between employers and employees that require employees to forfeit certain threaten claims in return for some compensation. These agreements help employers avoid the uncertainties and expenses of possible adverse action arising from a termination.
Arizona's Paid Sick Time
Arizona’s enactment of the earned paid sick time laws continues to create confusion for Arizona’s employers, particularly with regards to accrual rules, return to work rules and interplay between paid sick time requirements and vacation benefits. Our firm can assist draft a clear policy that will avoid disputes in this area.
Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation
Non-compete, Non-Solicitation and Confidentiality agreements will protect an employer’s interests during and after the employment ends. However, many employers make the mistake of “self-help” when it comes to these agreements and use terms which render these agreements unenforceable.
Age Discrimination
Numerous forms of age discrimination are prohibited by federal and state laws that serve to protect employees age 40 or older. This can present a challenge for employers facing termination of an employee protected by these laws.
Retaliation
Arizona workers are protected by federal and state laws that prohibit employers from taking certain retaliatory actions against employees. Our firm can provide guidance to employers that may be concerned that a legitimate business decision will lead to a claim of retaliation.
We handle a broad range of employment law issues for executive, professional, contract, and at-will employees, as well as employees in the government sector.
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