The statute of limitations for claims made under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Arizona Minimum Wage Act (AMWA) is two years, but it can be extended to three years if an employee can show the employer...
Employment Law Letter
The statute of limitations for claims made under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Arizona Minimum Wage Act (AMWA) is two years, but it can be extended to three years if an employee can show the employer...
The Arizona Employment Protection Act (AEPA) codifies the state’s public policy favoring at-will employment, which provides that absent a written employment contract stating otherwise, “the employment relationship is...
In the wake of 2020’s coronavirus pandemic and economic, social, and political unrest, we’ve packed our bags, gassed up the car, and initially set out for “Back to Normal” as our destination. We’re trusting Waze app to...
"Working from home," "teleworking," "working remotely"—whatever you call it, the concept has always been troublesome for employers. COVID-19 has forced them to reconsider telework, which has become essential for many...
When a company has a union contract, it must be careful not to make changes in its operations covered by the contract without first negotiating with the union. Contracts generally have a management rights clause that...
Employers often struggle with balancing objective standards against subjective ones in making employment decisions. Using a carefully constructed and well-documented process can be of enormous importance. A recent case...
It isn't any secret that immigration issues have been a hot topic in employment for the last several years. One such issue involved the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, commonly referred to as DACA. A...
With colder weather beginning to creep in, many employers are looking at their influenza vaccination policies with fresh eyes. COVID-19 and the seasonal flu share common symptoms, which can complicate your efforts to...
The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island recently found the state's drug testing statute could apply to breathalyzer tests. The statute governs the testing of "urine, blood, or other bodily fluid or...
Congress passed the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) to protect employees who also are past or present members of the uniformed services, such as members of the military reserves. The...
Any “Real Housewives” fans out there? I’m not ashamed to admit I sometimes (with shocking frequency) set aside my Wall Street Journal and Brendon Burchard books on high-performance business habits to engage in a slightly...
The Florida Legislature concluded its 2020 session in May, but bills continue to make their way to Governor Ron DeSantis for his signature. The process has been progressing more slowly than usual because of the COVID-19...
For many employers, the telework experiment necessitated by COVID-19 has been a surprising success. Many are considering whether to continue the work-from-home option for at least a portion of the workforce. One...
Q We have a new payroll system that will allow employees to clock in from their phones. Are there any concerns about having nonexempt employees clock in and out from personal mobile phones? A In addition to setting...