Arizona Employment Law Resources
Plain-language information for Arizona employees about wages, leave, disability rights, workplace injuries, unemployment, severance, retaliation, and other employment issues.
At-Will Employment in Arizona
What does at-will employment mean? At-will employment means an employee can be terminated for any reason or no reason except a list of "unlawful" reasons. Unlawful reasons[...]
Whistleblower Protections in Arizona
What is a Whistle Blower? Generally a whistleblower is someone who reports wrongful conduct to someone or an entity who can do something about it .That[...]
Overtime and Minimum Wage Rights in Arizona
What is the Fair Labor Standards Act? The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the federal law that requires employers to pay employees overtime at time[...]
Severance Agreements and NDAs in Arizona
What is a severance agreement? A severance agreement, also known as a separation agreement, is a[...]
Arizona Workers’ Compensation
What is workers’ compensation? All Arizona employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Since 1925,[...]
Unpaid Wage Claims in Arizona
How does Arizona law define wages? Wages are defined as non-discretionary compensation that an employee has[...]
Arizona Medical Marijuana Workplace Rights
Is there a difference in legal protections in the workplace for medical marijuana patients versus recreational[...]
Arizona Unemployment Benefits and Appeals
How do I apply for UI? Visit desaz.gov to apply online. What documents do I need[...]
Arizona Paid Sick Leave
Am I entitled to paid sick leave? Arizona’s Fair Wages & Healthy Families Act requires all[...]
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
How do I qualify for FMLA leave? To qualify for FMLA leave, you must meet specific[...]
ADA Workplace Rights and Accommodations
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? The ADA prevents discrimination against disabled individuals. Title[...]