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Do Independent Contractors Have Rights Against Discrimination or Harassment?

Generally, independent contractors have fewer legal protections than workers who are hired as employees. For example, federal law gives employees the right to sue if they are victims of sexual harassment or workplace discrimination. These rights are not afforded to independent contractors. Increasingly, however, states are expanding protections for independent contractors.

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Non-Compete Agreements in Arizona: What You Need to Know Before You Sign

Signing a non-compete agreement prohibits an employee from directly competing with the former employer in any way should the employee sign a new contract with a prospective employer. Typically, these agreements are legally enforceable in Arizona if: The non-compete agreement is limited to protecting the employer's legitimate business interests. The agreement is reasonable in both duration and scope. The agreement doesn't violate Arizona public policy.

Overly broad or unreasonable agreements, by contrast, may be unenforceable.

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How Much Time Do I Have to Report Wrongful Termination?

If you were terminated from your job by an AZ employer who violated rights guaranteed to you by federal and Arizona law, you may take legal action by filing a wrongful termination lawsuit. However, your right to take legal action does not exist indefinitely. Arizona's statute of limitations stipulates that terminations which violate Arizona law typically provides a wrongfully terminated employee with 12 months to file a legal complaint or civil lawsuit, as outlined by ARS §12-541.

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Arizona Is an At-Will Employment State: What Does That Mean?

Most employment in the state of Arizona is at-will, which simply means that the employment relationship is viewed as a legal contract. Arizona's private sector employment contracts are presumed to be at-will unless a "good cause" provision within the contract outlines certain grounds for termination. Therefore, typical Arizona employment contracts permit either the employer or employee to end the employment relationship for any lawful reason (A.R.S. 23-1501). There are, however, key exceptions that can give rise to a wrongful termination claim from an unjustly terminated employee.

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What Type of Retaliation is Illegal in the Workplace

There are several legal protections that employees have against retaliation and discrimination in the work place.  If you feel that your employer is illegally retaliating against you, you  should speak with an Arizona employment discrimination lawyer today.

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If you have committed one of these traffic violations in Arizona, you will be eligible for taking an Arizona Defensive Driving Course either online or in person.Talk to an Arizona civil traffic lawyer if you have questions regarding your eligibility to take an Arizona defensive driving course.

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Gender Discrimination: What to Do If You're Paid Less Than Your Male Counterparts  

Much attention has rightly been placed on gender pay discrimination in recent years, even though pay discrimination based upon an employee's gender has long been illegal. And, even though employers must prove that a discovered gender pay disparity is lawful, it can be difficult to prove gender pay discrimination occurred without a workplace discrimination attorney. Employers often argue — sometimes successfully — that there was a valid legal reason for the pay discrepancy, even when the disparity was discriminatory in nature.

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What are the Different Types of Criminal Traffic Violations?

When fighting an Arizona traffic ticket, it is important to hire a lawyer with the knowledge and experience to get you the best results. You need a team who understands your home state traffic regulations. Tyler Allen Law Firm’s team of attorneys and staff provide attentive and responsive representation for clients throughout the Arizona.

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Penalties for Trade Secret Violations

Significant legal consequences may result when trade secrets are stolen or misappropriated for your benefit or the gain of another.  Some trade secrets are: • Sensitive, proprietary and/or private information • Information that is not known to competitors or the general public • Meant to be protected to prevent the trade secret's rightful owner from economic harm In Arizona, information can be considered a trade secret if one or more of the following are true: • The information is only known within the business entity itself • The information has a business value • And more…

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What Crimes Constitute Federal Charges?

Federal crimes refer to offenses committed in violation of United States federal law, not state law. These laws exist because federal crimes pertain to offenses that are related to an issue of national importance.

Most, but not all, federal crimes are found within Title 18 of the United States Code.

Examples of crimes that constitute federal charges include, but are not limited to: • Organized crime • White collar crime • Serious drug offenses, such as drug trafficking • And more…

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Typical DUI Questions in Arizona

If you have been charged with an Arizona DUI, you likely have important legal questions that require answers. One of the most commonly asked questions is whether a defendant needs an Arizona DUI defense attorney. Simply put, yes. A DUI charge can lead to: • A misdemeanor or felony conviction • Suspended license • Significant jail time • Significant fines • A criminal record

With the help of an Arizona DUI defense lawyer, you will receive valuable legal counsel that protects you by: • Extensively reviewing your case to provide a strong legal defense • Exposing due process violations or similar issues that violated your legal rights • Prohibiting improper evidence from being submitted • Finding expert witnesses who will provide valuable trial testimony

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Criminal Traffic Violation Examples in Arizona

Most Arizona driving offenses are civil offenses that add points toward an Arizona license suspension or result in a fine. The most severe traffic violations, however, are treated as criminal offenses that carry severe legal consequences if a driver is convicted. Common criminal traffic violations ranging from misdemeanor to felony offenses in Arizona include: • DUI • Extreme DUI • Super Extreme DUI • Commercial Driving (CDL) violations • Racing • Criminal speeding • Reckless driving • Vehicular manslaughter • Hit and run accidents • Making an attempt to evade or escape Arizona law enforcement • Driving with either a suspended or invalid license

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Why Should a Company Hire a Neutral Third Party Investigator?

A lot of times an employee may not feel comfortable coming to management with a complaint. They're nervous about retaliation or they feel like an employee complaint won't be taken seriously. So by hiring a neutral thirdparty investigator the employer can showthat they do take it seriously. After Ihave a true understanding from the employer’s perspective of what thiscomplaint entails, I'll sit down with theemployee and I'll review their complaintwith them.  I'll make sure that I have acomplete understanding of what they feellike they're experiencing, what this misconduct, or sexual harassment or discrimination entails. Next we'll talk to thoseother witnesses and make sure that wehave an understanding of what theirperspective is. If they're facing thesame types of harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment or what they witnessedin terms of the complainant’s experience. I'll then turn to management and I'llreview these statements with them andI'll ask them from their perspective. After I have conducted all my interviews, I'll provide the employer with a list ofaction items as well as any possiblelegal liabilities they have based onthis complaint. Tyler Allen Law Firm, PLLC 4201 North 24th Street, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-456-0545

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How Should a Sexual Harassment Investigation Be Conducted?

Given the prevalence of this abhorrent workplace behavior, wise employers take sexual harassment allegations seriously and investigate fairly. The EEOC wisely recommends that employers: Devote sufficient resources to sexual harassment investigations Make sure that all investigations are thorough and efficient Ensure all investigations are impartial, objective and fair

An impartial investigation will always be kept confidential to the greatest extent possible. This will provide:

Additionally, complaints should be addressed immediately by an impartial investigator, which is one reason why a third-party investigator is often the wise choice for employers. Once we arrive at a decision based on a thorough review of the evidence, you will be able to take corrective action based on independent findings and an impartial recommendation. Tyler Allen Law Firm, PLLC 4201 North 24th Street, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-456-0545 Visit at https://www.allenlawaz.com/areas-of-practice/employment-law/

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How Should a Discrimination Investigation be Conducted?

Whenever an employee makes a complaint alleging that discrimination has occurred, employers ought to treat the claim seriously. The following best practices should be implemented to make sure the investigation is conducted efficiently and fairly:

Keep the investigation confidential to protect the privacy of parties. Provide reassurances that the investigation will be fair and free from workplace rumors. Protect the discrimination complainant from any and all retaliation or retribution. Chosen an investigator based on the ability to investigate objectively and arrive at an impartial finding free of bias.

Due to the need for impartiality during an investigation, it’s best to rely on the services of a third-party investigator.

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What's the Difference between Burglary and Theft?

When people discuss stealing or the taking of personal property, terms like "robbery", "burglary" and "theft" are often thrown around interchangeably. While these terms tend to be synonymous for the purposes of casual conversation, Arizona law makes a clear distinction between burglary and theft.

Theft in Arizona Under Arizona law, theft broadly refers to an act where an individual, without consent, takes and controls another person's property with the intention of keeping the property from the rightful owner.

Burglary Offenses in Arizona Burglary differs from theft in that taking property is not necessary to be charged with burglary. While theft can be involved in a burglary, Arizona law says that burglary is the act of unlawfully entering a structure or dwelling with the intention of committing a crime inside the structure. Burglary is a felony offense that is divided into three classes in Arizona.

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What Happens If I Waive My Right to an Attorney?

When you are accused of a crime, the Fifth and Sixth Amendments to the Constitution give you the right to have an Arizona criminal defense attorney. These amendments are rooted in the idea of fairness and are a key pillar of the U.S. justice system. However, these rights can be waived by a defendant. The Fifth Amendment's Miranda rights, for example, give you the right to have an attorney and to also have that attorney present at the time of police questioning. If you choose to waive this right, then Arizona police can interrogate you and use what is said against you.

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