{"id":2759,"date":"2020-03-23T21:47:38","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T21:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/az-labor-employment-law\/?p=2759"},"modified":"2023-05-24T17:09:14","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T17:09:14","slug":"work-state-of-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/az-labor-employment-law\/blog\/work-state-of-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"Working During a State of Emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n

Can your manager make you come into work during a state of emergency<\/a>? Arizona is an \u201cat will\u201d employment state, meaning your employer can fire you for any reason apart from discrimination. This includes terminating your employment because you didn\u2019t come in during a state of emergency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, if you miss work due to mandatory, government-enforced evacuations, you may have legal rights if your employer fires you. While we\u2019ll provide some general information here, the current state of emergency is an unprecedented event and it\u2019s best to seek legal advice for your unique case.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Employer Liability in a State of Emergency<\/h2>\n

\u201cAt will<\/a>\u201d employment allows employers to fire employees at any time without establishing just cause. Unless you have an employment contract in place, your boss can terminate you with or without cause. Under these rules, you\u2019re also free to leave your job at any time and for any reason. Prohibited reasons to terminate employment include race, gender, religion, or participation in certain political activities.<\/p>\n

Even if your boss has the right to make you come to work, they may be liable if something happens to you while you\u2019re working in a state of emergency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wrongful Termination<\/h2>\n

Your employer may be liable if the law mandates criminal penalties for those who travel during a state of emergency and they\u2019re requiring you to come into work. If your boss fires you for not coming in during this time, it could qualify as an exception to \u201cat will\u201d employment law. You may be able to pursue a claim for wrongful termination<\/a>, though it won\u2019t work in every case. You\u2019d need to speak with an employment attorney to find out what applies to you specifically.<\/p>\n

Sick Leave in Arizona\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Arizona created new rules for paid sick time<\/a> in 2017. Nonprofits and companies must display minimum wage and sick leave rules in a conspicuous area. Your employer must inform you of related information, such as how much paid leave you have and how much you\u2019ve already used for the year. Let\u2019s look at what the state sick leave rules entail.<\/p>\n

State Rules for Employers<\/h2>\n

Under state law, employees accrue an hour of sick leave for every 30 hours they work. There is a cap applied to how many hours they can accumulate. Employers with at least 15 workers must provide employees with at least 40 hours of sick leave per year. Employers with 14 or less employees are required to give at least 24 hours of sick leave per year.<\/p>\n

The state\u2019s paid sick leave rules may help provide a safeguard financially for some workers. If your work closed due to the state of emergency, you might be able to receive pay even if you\u2019re staying home. Not only should paid sick leave cover you if your workplace closes temporarily, but also if you need to take care of your kids due to a school shutdown.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What About Independent Contractors?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The paid sick leave laws<\/a> mandate that employers must offer time off with pay for a variety of reasons. This includes attorney meetings for a sexual violence or domestic legal case, doctor visits, and illness. Keep in mind that these benefits only apply to full-time, temporary, part-time, and seasonal employees. Freelance workers and contractors aren\u2019t covered.<\/p>\n

Sick Leave Exemptions<\/h2>\n

Arizona\u2019s laws on sick leave are expansive and don\u2019t include many exceptions. However, if you\u2019re employing your sibling or child for a job, or hiring a babysitter, you don\u2019t have to provide paid sick leave. The sick pay laws also don\u2019t apply to individuals employed by the state or federal government.<\/p>\n

Vacation Days<\/h2>\n

While Arizona law requires employers to offer paid sick days, this isn\u2019t true for vacation days. Your employer could require you to use some of your vacation days to cover your paid sick time. For example, if your work offers two weeks of paid time off per year, your boss could decide that those days count towards your sick leave. This would result in reduced vacation days.<\/p>\n

Do You Have Employment-Related Questions?<\/h2>\n

Employment law is already complicated enough when there isn\u2019t a state of emergency. And with the unique factors present today, it\u2019s more important than ever to be aware of your rights. It\u2019s best to speak with an experienced employment law attorney<\/a> who knows the latest rules and can answer your questions.<\/p>\n

Call our Employment Law team at (480) 464-1111<\/a>\u00a0to discuss your case today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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