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Understanding Overtime Laws
Employers and employees alike must understand overtime laws. Employers have to ensure that they adhere to the requirements, as even inadvertently failing to compensate employees appropriately can lead to significant fines. Employees need to know their rights to overtime pay,… Read MoreCar Accidents with Opioid-Impaired Drivers
The use of alcohol and drugs is known to affect a driver’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. All states have criminalized both driving while using alcohol and other drugs, even if the driver is impaired to the slightest… Read MoreAT-WILL EMPLOYMENT & UNLAWFUL TERMINATIONS IN ARIZONA
In Arizona, most employment relationships are categorized as “at-will.” At-will employment means that an employer may terminate an employee at any time, without notice, for almost any reason, so long as that reason is not unlawful. Below are some unlawful… Read More
What to Think About When Negotiating Employee Contracts
Although the majority of jobs are “at-will,” an employer/employee relationship can often benefit from an employment contract. This is a complex document that should be drafted by an employment law attorney. When you meet with your attorney to discuss the… Read More
How to Navigate the Appeals Process
Appellate law is significantly different from other areas of the law, as an appeal is not the same as a trial. In an appeals case, it is not possible to introduce new evidence or to present oral arguments based on… Read MoreWhen will the Feds Help Arizona Farmers?
On October 19, 2018, President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum directing Federal Agencies to work together to reduce burdens on Western Water deliveries. The goal of the memorandum is to reduce regulatory burdens and improve water reliability. The Memorandum stated… Read MoreThe “Tri-Pellate” Lawyer: Objecting to Attorney Fees
The American Rule controls assessment of attorney fees arising out of litigation. Under this rule, each party is responsible for paying its own attorney fees, unless specific authority granted by statute or contract allows the assessment of those fees against… Read MoreGovernment Shutdown Blocks Access to E-Verify
The United States is currently experiencing the longest government shutdown in U.S. History. One of the several effects of this shutdown is the inability to access E-Verify accounts. E-Verify is a system allowing employers to confirm the eligibility of their… Read More