The Difference Between Sick Time And PTO And Why It Matters
In Arizona, as in many states, understanding the distinctions between sick time and Paid Time Off (PTO) is crucial for both employees and...
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Meghan Conlin
Feb 285 min
EEOC Mediation and Why You Should Hire an Attorney to Represent You
If an employee encounters discrimination or retaliation in the workplace based on their protected class, they may file a complaint with...
Robinson Law Offices
Jan 104 min
Understanding the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Today, women make up half of the workforce and an increasing number of them are choosing to continue working during pregnancy and shortly...
Robinson Law Offices
Nov 20, 20234 min
Understanding Invisible Disabilities and an Employers Obligation Under the ADA
What is an invisible disability? Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), a disability is a physical or mental impairment that...
Krista Robinson
Apr 20, 20233 min
Understanding Civil Litigation from a Plaintiff Employee’s Perspective: Time and Process
As an employee, you have the right to a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. You also have the right to be...
Krista Robinson
Apr 20, 20232 min
Understanding Disability and Accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as Amend
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was amended in 2008 to broaden the definition of disability and provide greater protections for...
Krista Robinson
Mar 8, 20232 min
If I need FMLA, how should I notify my employer?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that allows eligible employees to take unpaid leave for certain family or...
Krista Robinson
Jan 19, 20233 min
Do I have to file with the EEOC before I can go to court?
When it comes to filing a claim of discrimination, retaliation, or harassment in the workplace, it is important to understand the proper...
Krista Robinson
Nov 16, 20223 min
I’m being paid less than my opposite-sex peer(s). Do I have an Equal Pay Act claim?
The Equal Pay Act requires that men and women in the same workplace be given equal pay for equal work. The jobs need not be identical,...
Krista Robinson
Oct 11, 20225 min
I am in a terrible work environment. Can I resign and claim constructive discharge?
If you feel as though you are left with no option but to resign from a terrible work environment due to discriminatory or retaliatory...
Krista Robinson
Aug 1, 20223 min
How Do I Prove Discrimination at Work?
If you feel as though you have been a victim of discrimination at your place of employment, it can be difficult to know where to turn. It...
Krista Robinson
Jul 6, 20221 min
Am I entitled to a severance when I’m fired?
When you are fired from your job, it can be a very traumatic experience. You may feel like you don't know what to do next. In this blog...
Krista Robinson
Jun 6, 20222 min
What is Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment?
Quid pro quo sexual harassment is when sexual favors are demanded in exchange for something that the victim needs or wants. This could be...
Krista Robinson
May 12, 20222 min
The Law That Changed Our Workforce: Title VII
On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law. This monumental piece of legislation outlawed...
Krista Robinson
Apr 21, 20222 min
If I quit, am I eligible for unemployment benefits?
If you had to leave a job, you might be wondering if you’re eligible for unemployment benefits. Many people think quitting will make them...
Krista Robinson
Mar 15, 20222 min
Can My Employer Treat Me Differently Because of My Sexual Orientation?
Thanks to the 2020 Supreme Court decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, it is unlawful for U.S. employers to discriminate against...
Krista Robinson
Feb 18, 20223 min
What is an unlawful hostile work environment?
Millions of workers often face unlawful hostile work environments without knowing how they can get help. Fortunately, the U.S. Equal...
Krista Robinson
Jan 3, 20222 min
Should I Sign a Severance Agreement?
When you are fired from your job, one of the first things your employer may offer you is a severance agreement. This document lays out...
Krista Robinson
Dec 9, 20212 min
Can my employer change my schedule because I’m pregnant?
If you are pregnant, you may be wondering if your employer can change your work schedule. The answer to this question is complicated. In...
Krista Robinson
Nov 4, 20212 min
Why It’s Important to Maintain Your Own Paper Trail.
It’s not only your employer who should be keeping employment records, you should too. That way, if there is ever a disagreement with your...
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