ABC15, Arizona Bar Launch Free 2-Hour Employment Law Phone Bank on May 19

1 articles · Updated · ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix · May 13

May 19 will bring a free employment law phone bank from Let ABC15 Know and the State Bar of Arizona, with attorneys taking calls from 5 to 7 p.m.
Employment attorney Matthew Moosbrugger said the hotline can address a wide range of workplace issues, including pay disputes, discrimination, harassment, unemployment benefits and workers' compensation claims.
Moosbrugger urged workers to keep detailed records of anything that could support a claim, saying documentation is critical before speaking with a lawyer about holding employers accountable.
The event is aimed at people unsure where to turn with workplace legal problems, offering direct access to legal professionals at no cost.

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