About Barbara Cowan
Barbara Cowan is an employment law attorney at Workplace Advocates representing workers and employers in Yuma, Arizona. Arizona employment law combines state statute (ARS Title 23, including the Arizona Employment Protection Act and the Arizona Civil Rights Act) with federal protections under Title VII, the FLSA, FMLA, ADEA, and ADA, addressing at-will termination disputes, wage claims, discrimination, and retaliation. Contact details are listed below.
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Education
- Law School: U of Minnesota
Common questions about Employment Law in Arizona
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What is the FMLA and how does it apply in Arizona?
The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (29 USC § 2601 et seq.) entitles eligible employees of covered employers (50+ employees within 75 miles) to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for serious health conditions, parenting, or qualifying military events. Arizona has no separate state FMLA-equivalent. Eligibility requires 12 months of employment and 1,250 hours of service in the prior year.
What protections do Arizona workers have for wage theft?
Arizona's wage statutes (ARS §§ 23-350 to 23-364) require employers to pay all wages owed, prohibit improper deductions, and provide for treble damages and attorney fees in some cases. The Industrial Commission of Arizona handles unpaid-wage complaints up to certain thresholds; larger or complex cases proceed in court. Federal Fair Labor Standards Act overtime and minimum-wage protections apply concurrently.
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Arizona?
Sometimes. Arizona courts apply a rule-of-reasonableness analysis to non-compete agreements, considering geographic scope, duration, and the legitimate business interest protected. Overly broad agreements are often pared back through the 'blue pencil' doctrine or invalidated entirely. Non-solicitation and non-disclosure provisions face similar scrutiny but are generally easier to enforce than full non-competes.
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Workplace Advocates
115 S MADISON AVE
Yuma, AZ 85364
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