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What are my legal rights after wrongful termination?

In general, you must file a wrongful termination claim within one year after the termination of your employment. You may sue your employer for wrongful termination if: Your termination breaches an employment contract. You were terminated for discriminatory reasons, and you received a “right to sue” letter. Your termination was an illegal retaliation for your…

What are the grounds for wrongful termination?

Some exceptions exist to the at-will employment rule. For example, if your Arizona employer fires you for discriminatory reasons, you may have a legal claim against your employer. The wrongful termination attorneys at Matt Fendon Law Group are well versed in the exceptions to the Arizona employment at-will doctrine. For example, you may have a…

Does paid time off (PTO) have to be paid out at termination?

At the federal level, no laws require employers to pay employees for unused PTO when they leave the company. Some states have specific PTO payout laws. However, Arizona does not require PTO to be paid out at termination.

Is a termination letter required in Arizona?

While a termination letter is considered good practice, no federal or Arizona laws require it. In fact, because Arizona is an “at-will” employment state, an employer is under no obligation to provide a reason for firing an employee.

How much sick time is required by law?

Employees earn one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours they work. Eligible workers are entitled to at least 24 hours of paid sick time if the employer has 14 or fewer employees. The amount increases to 40 hours for employers with 15 or more employees. A sick leave law termination could be a violation…

How long does it take to receive disability benefits?

Unfortunately, it’s not possible to say exactly when you will begin receiving disability benefits. SSD benefits depend on whether the claim was approved after submitting the initial application or approved after a hearing or appeal. The time it takes to receive disability benefits can also depend on how the application was processed. If issues arose…

When should I apply for disability benefits?

You should apply as soon as you believe you qualify for disability benefits. To be eligible for benefits, you must be unable to be gainfully employed because of a physical or mental impairment that is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death. You do not have to wait until you have been disabled…

What Is the difference between SSDI and SSI?

The primary differences between SSDI and SSI relate to eligibility. SSDI is available to those who have paid into Social Security through taxable income. SSI, on the other hand, functions as a safety net for people who do not qualify for SSDI and have limited financial means. SSDI is intended for people who used to…

How does Social Security define disability?

Social Security’s definition of disability states that an individual must have a serious impairment that has lasted (or can be expected to last) for at least one year or is expected to end in death. The medical condition must be severe enough that it prevents you from engaging in what is known as substantial and…

What is permanent impairment?

Permanent impairment, as defined by the permanent impairment guidelines, is the loss or limiting of function in a body part that can neither heal on its own nor be repaired. The impairment is typically determined based on the American Medical Association (AMA) guides to impairment.