Arizona Questions and Answers

Can I consider Constructive Discharge when terminated wrongly in an At Will state?
In 9/04 I was terminated From my employer of 6 years after an 8-week Performance Review. The reason given was my failure to perform or improve in three (3) specific duty areas. None were true (proveab...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 11, 2005 01:17 AM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

Do I have a case for wrongful termination/discharge?
I worked for a corporation that is relatively new. From the beginning of employment for a number of reasons I found the business to be a little shady though it is well funded. One of the corporate emp...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 16, 2005 8:32 PM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

Merger related job change / elimination - Employer won't agree to severance.
I am a long-time employee of a major financial institution, which recently went through a merger. As a direct result of the merger, my position, as I have known it for the past 5 years has completely ...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 16, 2005 12:57 PM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

Was terminated.. Have questions on it.
Hello, In September of 2004 I was terminated for buying cigarettes for a minor. It was an honest mistake, I was outside and the kid was crying, saying that his dad had beat him up. He didn't want to g...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 1, 2005 3:51 PM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

Federal Employee
I was a Federal Employee (TSA) and after 8 months on the job, I was put on admin leave for a month then terminated. The reason was "unsuitability". They say I "falsified" a document used in the employ...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 9, 2005 8:49 PM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

assault in the work place by a department head
What legally can be done when an employee is physically assaulted by a department head in the work place? The employee is suffering from depression and anger and it will not shake off.
1 answer  |  asked Jan 6, 2005 10:11 AM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

Non-interference in Employment Agreement
I am an IT consultant residing and working in Phoenix, AZ whereas my former employer is Massachussetts. He made me sign Non-interference clause in the employment agreement to not work with his clients...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 20, 2004 6:34 PM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

Lump sum severage payment promised on last day not received. Told 6 wks. Unemployment?
Hello Mel: I did look at your severance FAQ section but I don't believe the unemployment question was addressed. I worked nearly 5 years as a full-time employee for a major company here in Phoenix. I ...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 10, 2004 3:51 PM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

What can I do if I am working in a Hostile enviorment and am being targeted by my assistant manager?
I have been working for a property managment company. I have some question's about Hostile work enviorment. I have been working with my company for about 2 months now, and am now faced with a assistan...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 4, 2004 9:44 PM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

pregnancy and benefits
Hello, My husband and I are wanting to try and start our family. I am graduating from college in December and I have had a few job offers from other companies where their benefits are set to start on ...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 1, 2004 7:24 PM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona