Arizona is an at-will employment state. This means that, unless you have an employment agreement specifying a specific term or period of employment, your employer can generally fire you at any time for any lawful reason. While Arizona’s at-will status means that many unfair terminations are, unfortunately, legal, it does not mean that it is impossible to have a wrongful termination claim. Employers must still comply with the applicable employment laws and cannot terminate employees in violation of an applicable contract or laws that prohibit retaliation, discrimination, etc.
If you believe your termination was unlawful due to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, breach of an employment contract, or some other reason, it is critical to speak with a qualified employment attorney and discuss your situation as soon as possible. Many employment claims relating to a wrongful termination must be initiated within a short time from your date of termination. Waiting to speak with an Arizona employment attorney could mean losing out on your ability to pursue legal action.