Category: Employment Law

Standing up for what is right can be difficult if your job is at stake. However, nurses working in Arizona medical facilities may witness patient care abuses and a disregard for state and federal laws. If you are an Arizona nurse who has witnessed negligence at your facility, you do have whistleblower rights available to…

Nurse-to-patient ratios are incredibly important in hospital settings. They ensure that each patient receives the care they need, and help nurses avoid preventable patient deaths by providing adequate, efficient treatment. Arizona nurses have fought tenaciously to establish statewide ratios to protect the rights of nurses and improve working conditions at understaffed facilities, which can also…

As an American citizen, you have the right to cast your vote in an election. To ensure every resident has the opportunity to vote, many states—including Arizona—require employers to provide time off to vote on election days. If an employer refuses to let you vote, he or she can face serious penalties under Arizona law….

The United States is in a major recession due to the COVID-19 crisis, resulting in mass layoffs and record-high unemployment rates. If you recently lost your job, you can supplement your income by applying for unemployment benefits through the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES). However, you will need to meet specific criteria. Who Is…

The United States Constitution protects the right for all of us to practice the religion we choose, or no religion at all. However, religion can be a very sensitive subject — and some people may commit acts of discrimination against people who have different beliefs than they do. This discrimination can occur anywhere, including at…