Losing your job can be emotionally, mentally, and financially devastating. If you\u2019ve been terminated illegally, you may have a case for wrongful termination in AZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At Stone Rose Law, our attorneys understand wrongful termination laws and what it takes to build a strong case. If your termination violates the Federal Civil Rights Act under Title VII or the Arizona Civil Rights Act, our experienced attorneys can help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Call Stone Rose Law today at (480) 535-9003<\/a> for a free consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because of at-will employment in Arizona, an employer can terminate employees whenever they want in most cases. To file wrongful termination claims, an employee must be fired by an employer for highly specific reasons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have been terminated following discrimination or a violation of the company\u2019s employment contracts, you may file a lawsuit and seek compensatory damages. For example, your lawyer can help you recover costs for lost wages, future wages, mental anguish, lost benefits, and attorney\u2019s fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following are a few examples of discrimination and labor laws that an employer may violate when you\u2019re fired illegally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you were injured at work and are collecting workers\u2019 compensation, it is illegal to terminate your employment contract in retaliation for filing a claim. Specifically, the Arizona Employment Protection Act (AEPA), A.R.S. \u00a7 23-1501(A)(3)(c)(iii)<\/a>, states that the employer relationship can\u2019t be terminated for exercising your rights to workers\u2019 compensation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Arizona Civil Rights Act and a federal law known as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 specifically forbid firing employees for their inclusion in a protected class. For example, you cannot be fired for your race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, color, age, or family and medical leave status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your employer fired you after reporting fraud or other crimes, you may have a case for wrongful termination in AZ. The AEPA, A.R.S. \u00a7 23-1501<\/a>, protects workers who report an employer who is violating the Arizona Constitution or Arizona state laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Federally, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act)<\/a> protects you from retaliation if you report workplace health and safety risks. Similarly, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)<\/a> protects whistleblowers from termination if they come forward about suspected fraud or illegal activities at publicly traded companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to A.R.S. \u00a7 21-236<\/a>, an employee is wrongfully terminated if they are fired for serving jury duty. Nationally, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)<\/a> protects employees from termination when they serve in the military.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Under the Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act<\/a> and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)<\/a>, an employee can\u2019t be terminated for taking time off to care for a newborn, stay home for a sick day, or care for an ill family member. You are also allowed time off for taking care of legal matters or missing work because of domestic violence-related issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are fired because your employer fired you for infractions related to back pay for unpaid overtime, minimum wage violations, or similar issues, you could have a case for wrongful termination in Arizona. Under the FLSA, employers cannot fire you for reporting violations involving employer breaks, meals, minimum wages, tips, and severance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Under the AEPA<\/a> and similar laws, an employee is wrongfully terminated if their employer fires them in retaliation. For example, your employer can\u2019t fire you for testifying against them in court (AEPA, filing a discrimination claim (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964), reporting illegal activity (AEPA), or filing a workers\u2019 compensation claim (AEPA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Proving a wrongful termination claim can be challenging. With the help of an experienced wrongful termination lawyer, you can learn what types of documents, statements, and proof you need to support your wrongful termination case in court. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To demonstrate wrongful termination in Arizona, start by taking the following steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An attorney for unlawful termination can help you determine the best course of action for your wrongful termination lawsuit. Give Stone Rose Law a call today at (480) 535-9003<\/a><\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fired for the wrong reasons? You may have a case for wrongful termination. <\/span><\/p>\n We can help.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Free<\/strong>What Constitutes a Wrongful Termination Case? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Wage and Hour Violations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Retaliation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What It Takes To File a Wrongful Termination Case<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Wrongful Termination Support <\/span>in Arizona<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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