A job loss can feel abrupt. One day, you have a desk, a title, and a work rhythm. The next day, someone slides a packet across the table titled “Severance Pay.” When faced with decisions regarding severance pay, the Arizona firm Shields Petitti & Zoldan, PLC, can provide assistance. Our goal is straightforward: ensure you understand the meaning of...
Continue ReadingFaith should never cost a paycheck. Yet across Phoenix and beyond, employees still lose hours, promotions, and respect for practicing their faith. When belief collides with company policy or leads to religious discrimination in the workplace, Arizona laws decide whether that treatment crosses the legal line. At Shields Petitti & Zoldan, PLC, our attorneys thoroughly examine every policy, memo,...
Continue ReadingYou clocked fifty-five hours last week, watched the minutes tick by, expected the extra pay, and then received a paycheck missing the time-and-a-half pay you expected. If that sounds familiar, know this: under Arizona overtime laws, most eligible workers are entitled to receive overtime pay once their hours exceed 40 in a workweek. If you suspect your employer miscalculated...
Continue ReadingIf you’ve faced unfair treatment at work because of where you or your family come from, you may be confronting national origin discrimination in Arizona. Maybe you were passed over for a promotion, denied training, or subjected to comments about your accent or heritage. You trusted your employer to treat you fairly, but instead, you were sidelined. At Shields...
Continue ReadingExperiencing gender discrimination in the workplace in Arizona can leave you feeling powerless and uncertain about what to do next. Maybe you’ve been passed over for promotions, paid less than a colleague of another gender, or treated unfairly because of outdated stereotypes. No matter how it happens, gender discrimination is never acceptable, and you don’t have to face it...
Continue ReadingInternal investigations can seem mysterious and even alarming to the employees involved. However, they are vital for keeping the work environment fair and safe. This blog post will shed some light on the investigation process for employees. We’ll answer questions many employees have, including: Understanding what to expect during an internal investigation can help relieve anxiety and prepare you...
Continue ReadingRacial discrimination is an ongoing challenge across the United States, and Arizona is no stranger to this issue. If you believe racial bias is impacting your work environment, it is essential to understand racial discrimination laws in Arizona and your legal rights. This article will walk you through Arizona’s laws against racial discrimination in workplace settings, shedding light on...
Continue ReadingBeing fired is disorienting. For some, it is sudden and humiliating. For others, it comes after months of unease. Either way, one question often lingers when the dust settles: Can an employer enforce a non-compete after firing? In Arizona, the answer is complicated. Courts sometimes uphold these agreements, but only when they are tightly drawn, justified by legitimate business...
Continue ReadingA promotion, a fresh role, or even a bold leap into entrepreneurship should mark progress, not spark fears of legal action. Yet, when non-solicitation agreements are involved, anxiety and even panic often follow. Employers draft these contracts to protect hard-earned client relationships and company talent, while employees worry that those same clauses could limit their careers. Are non-solicitation agreements...
Continue ReadingNon-compete agreements are a hotly debated issue in employment law. Employers and employees always want to know how to get out of a non-compete in Arizona. As an employee, you may feel trapped by restrictions that limit your ability to earn a living. However, if you run a business, these agreements help protect it. While getting out of these...
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