Arizona Questions and Answers

staffing non-compete
I am a staffing professional in AZ. My former employer (which I worked at for 3 years was bought out by another organization. The new employer came in and did base salary cuts across the board for all...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 13, 2003 6:46 PM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

Non-Compete regarding staffing services in AZ
I recently resigned as VP of Recruiting for an AZ-based recruiting firm that specialized in medical and technology staffing. About 4 months prior to resigning an old family friend asked me to do some ...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 12, 2003 10:07 AM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

Is non compete enforcible even if not offered employment?
I was required to sign a non-compete agreement in order to attend a blackjack dealers training course at a local indian casino. The agreement was to be effective immediately upon signing and would pro...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 6, 2003 8:30 PM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

Non-Compete
My employer recently asked me to sign a revised non-compete clause. It changed from 'not working for a competitor' to 'not working for any firm that provides marketing services' within the industry I'...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 5, 2003 11:10 PM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

Unfavorable Reference Undocumented
My previous supervisor is not giving me a favorable reference. Further, she has instructed all of my previous co-workers under her direction which is almost all of them that they are under a gag order...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 31, 2002 03:57 AM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

Is the following a form of discrimination?
I work for a 5* resort in Phoenix. I recently thought of braiding my hair.(I am a black female) I came to work one day and another coworker had her hair braided (she is white). Lets just say she lookd...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 22, 2002 6:11 PM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

Servance agreement
My questions is I am getting a servance package and there is a claus about not sueing the company. Can I sign under distress because I do want to sue for discrimination. or do i ask for more money to ...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 14, 2002 6:04 PM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

Retaliation?
I filed an internal grievance and a charge of gender discrimination with EEOC against the state agency that I work for. I am in the process of trying to find another job and I recently found out that ...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 5, 2002 3:12 PM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

Taxes on severance package and evaluation of severance agreement.
My severance agreement states that taxes will be withheld at the rate of 27%, which is much higher than they would be if they follow the paperwork I filled out for deductions, etc. Additionally, all t...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 14, 2002 9:07 PM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

Termination- Company policy and state law
Say I have been terminated, which I have, and company policy requires a written final warning before termination, but termination came before the final written warning. What legal options do I now hav...
1 answer  |  asked May 28, 2002 01:15 AM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona