Blog Posts: Employment

As more employers are calling their remote workforces back to the workplace, it is likely they will run into employees who refuse to return to the office and wish to continue teleworking. Employers need to carefully evaluate the requests and follow these tips. Understand Why Certain Employees Cannot or Do Not Wish to Return to Work Naturally, certain workers may ...

Government agencies are beginning to release information relative to how employers can be in compliance with the new Family First Coronavirus Act which is effective April 2, 2020. Below is guidance from both the Department of Labor as well as the IRS. We will continue to post relevant updated content on our COVID-19 page. By April 9, 2020, employers must keep a no...

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act is effective April 2, 2020. The law requires some employers to provide employees paid sick leave for COVID-19 related events and expands FMLA. The Law Applies to Many Employers, But Not All Employers The Act applies to government and employers with 500 or fewer employees. However, employers of healthcare providers and eme...

The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) has announced temporary flexibility related to Form I-9 requirements.Employers with employees taking physical proximity precautions due to COVID-19 will not be required to review the employee’s identity and employment authorization documents in the employee’s presence until normal operations resume. Employers...

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act is effective April 2, 2020. The law requires some employers to provide employees paid sick leave for COVID-19 related events and expands FMLA. The Law Applies to Many Employers, But Not All Employers The Act applies to government and employers with 500 or fewer employees. However, employers of healthcare providers and e...

Arizona law with respect to payment of bonuses and/or commissions is not always clear. There are many issues for both the employer and employee to consider. Below is a summary of some of things both parties should consider in any bonus or commission dispute. Is There an Agreement and, if So, What Does it Say? The starting point is always the same – is there an ...

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has officially rolled out a new version of Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification. The new form (edition 10/21/2019) replaces the prior version (edition 07/17/2017). Here’s what employers need to know:The new form becomes mandatory as of April 30, 2020. Until then, employers are free to use either...

After an EEOC charge is filed, the EEOC may elect to hold mediation at their offices if both parties are willing. Mediation may resolve the dispute without the need for litigation. To improve the chance of a successful resolution, both parties need to have reasonable expectations, come prepared, and consider factors other than monetary terms. It is recommended that...

The #Metoo movement has shed substantial light upon issues surrounding workplace sexual harassment, especially in the context of superiors harassing their subordinates. But what happens when employees are harassed at work by someone who is not a coworker or not even an employee? Many are surprised to learn that employers may be held liable for third-party sexual ha...

As an employment law attorney, I am frequently asked to review or prepare employer handbooks. Some of the most common mistakes or omissions that I see can create real problems for Arizona employers. The following are the top ten mistakes that I see. 1. PST – Paid Sick Time One common mistake is combining Arizona paid sick time ("PST") with other paid time off (...