Category Archives: Employment Law

Types of Discrimination

Types of Discrimination

Do you feel you are being discriminated against at work? Check out these types of discrimination to learn about what constitutes workplace discrimination and what you can do about it.  Age Discrimination We recently had somebody contact our office who wanted help because they felt like they were being discriminated against on the basis of […]

Tips for EEOC

Tips for EEOC

The EEOC is tasked with enforcing civil rights laws against discrimination in the workplace. If you feel you are being discriminated against at work, check out these tips for EEOC by dedicated Phoenix employment lawyer Quacy Smith to learn more about the EEOC and how to bring a claim. EEOC – Equal Employment Opportunity Commission […]

EEOC’S ANNUAL PURGE: A Scramble to Hit 2020 Goals

EEOC’S ANNUAL PURGE A Scramble to Hit 2020 Goals

September 2, 2020 Written By: James M. Green It’s that time of year again – case closure season – which runs from mid to late August through the end of September. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) will be making its last-minute push to close as many cases as possible. Investigators – feeling the […]

Employee Classification

Employee Classification

Are you stressed because your employer is not giving you certain benefits that you believe you should be getting? It may have something to do with your employee classification. How your employer classifies you can affect your legal rights. Many employers know this and purposefully are guilty of misclassification of employees to avoid certain responsibilities. […]

6 Most Common Forms of Employee Mistreatment

6 Most Common Forms of Employee Mistreatment

Labor and employment law may be handled at both the federal or the state level. It covers a lot of ground including; child labor, FMLA, federal/ government contracts, healthcare plans, retirement, safety standards, and work authorization for immigrants. Of course, that’s a partial list. The 6 most common forms of employee mistreatment include: Not meeting […]

Bringing a Workplace Discrimination Claim to the EEOC

Bringing a Workplace Discrimination Claim to the EEOC

EEOC stands for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. It is a government entity that is run by a group of commissioners. It’s a federal agency established under the laws of the United States of America. If you need information about bringing a workplace discrimination claim to the EEOC, please contact Smith & Green, Attorneys at […]

Unfair Labor Practices

Unfair Labor Practices

Do you believe you have been discriminated against at your job and have been the victim of unfair labor practices in Phoenix? Federal and state labor laws are supposed to ensure that employees are treated fairly by their employers. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. If you have been a victim of employee mistreatment […]