Employment/Labor Law Overview Federal and state laws regulate many important parts of the employer/employee relationship. This area of law covers a diverse variety of issues, such as the following: - discrimination - sexual harassment - severance agreements - employment contracts - non-complete clauses - Unemployment Compensation - Harassment Issues - EEOC Investigations - Failure to pay wages and overtime The employment relationship can vary from being “at-will” to being reliant on a contract. If the latter is true, then the terms of the contract may govern the issue. However, if the relationship is an “at-will” relationship, the employment may generally be terminated at anytime by either the employer or the employee, without notice or reason (so long as, the employer did not terminate due to an illegal or prohibited reason). Employment law is an intricate and complex area. If you are an employer or an employee with a legal question, please contact employment/labor law attorney Joseph Velez in Phoenix, Arizona. Federal Employment Laws There are numerous federal laws affecting employment. The following are a few major federal employment laws. If you have questions regarding any of these, please call Joseph Velez for a consultation.Phoenix,%20Arizona%20Workplace%20Discrimination%20Attorney,%20illegal%20Discrimination,%20Labor%20Law%20Attorney.htmlSexual%20Harassment%20Representation,%20Arizona,%20Maricopa%20County,%20Hostile%20Work%20Environment%20Attorney.htmlUnemployment%20law,%20Paradise%20Valley,%20Scottsdale,%20Phoenix,%20AZ,%20Labor%20Law%20Attorney.htmlUnemployment%20law,%20Paradise%20Valley,%20Scottsdale,%20Phoenix,%20AZ,%20Labor%20Law%20Attorney.htmlSexual%20Harassment%20Representation,%20Arizona,%20Maricopa%20County,%20Hostile%20Work%20Environment%20Attorney.htmlOvertime%20Wage%20Violations,%20Mesa,%20Phoenix,%20Tempe,%20AZ,%20Labor%20Law%20Attorney.htmlshapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1shapeimage_2_link_2shapeimage_2_link_3shapeimage_2_link_4shapeimage_2_link_5
 
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The Law Office of Joseph A. Velez
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 Some common employment/ labor laws include:
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Employee Rights in the Workplace
Prospective employees may also be covered by certain employment laws, such as discrimination based on age, gender, race, national or religious orientation.
Although limited, employees do have some workplace privacy rights. For example, some information may not be obtained by an employer without written authorization from the employee.  This would include a credit history and some background checks.  Often times the heightened security level of the position may dictate more extensive pre-employment screening.
Conclusion
The rights of employees or laborers, prospective, current, and past, are generally afforded some protection by federal and state laws.  Employment attorney Joseph A Velez is experienced in representing both the employee and the employer in many employment law matters. It is essential for both the employer and the employee to be aware of the law and its obligations.  For any questions please contact Joseph Velez, Attorney at Law.
Phone (480) 710-5079
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Our law office represents clients throughout the Phoenix, Arizona area including the cities of Scottsdale, Maricopa, Mesa, Surprise, Paradise Valley, Avondale, Gilbert, Chandler, Glendale, Florence, New River, Fountain Hills, Peoria, Surprise, Queen Creek, Tempe, Sun City, Apache Junction, and Casa Grande. We serve the counties of Maricopa, Yavapai, Gila, Pinal, La Paz, Yuma, and Pima County.
 
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