About HKM Employment Attorneys — Employment Law Phoenix Arizona
HKM Employment Attorneys handles employment law Phoenix workers count on across Maricopa County. The firm represents employees in all industries and at every job level. It serves clients throughout the Phoenix area. Because the firm focuses only on employees, it knows the worker side well.
The practice covers the full range of workplace disputes. As a result, it can take on large or small employers with equal skill. In addition, the attorneys explain each step in plain terms. Clients gain a team with the resources to push a claim.
Why Choose HKM Employment Attorneys
HKM represents employees only, never the companies they sue. That single focus shapes every strategy the firm builds. The office serves Phoenix and the surrounding Maricopa County. Furthermore, the firm has the experience and resources to face any employer. Clients work with attorneys devoted to worker rights.
Employment Law Phoenix — Practice Areas & Services
- Discrimination: Claims based on race, sex, age, disability, or religion.
- Wage and hour: Unpaid overtime and minimum wage disputes.
- Wrongful termination: Cases where a firing broke the law.
- Harassment: Hostile work environment and related claims.
- Severance review: Help reviewing and negotiating exit agreements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of employees can file claims in Phoenix?
Workers at every level, from hourly staff to executives, may have claims. Employment law protects people across all industries. A lawyer can review your facts to see if you qualify.
Should I sign a severance agreement before talking to a lawyer?
It is wise to have counsel review a severance offer first. The agreement may waive valuable rights. A lawyer can spot terms worth negotiating before you sign.
Where are wage and discrimination claims filed in Phoenix?
Federal claims go to the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona downtown. State claims may proceed in Maricopa County Superior Court. Your lawyer chooses the venue that fits.
Quick Facts: Employment Law in Phoenix, Arizona
- Charge volume: The EEOC received over 81,000 workplace discrimination charges nationwide in FY 2023 — U.S. EEOC
- Filing deadline: Arizona workers generally have 300 days to file a discrimination charge — Arizona Civil Rights Division
- Workforce: Maricopa County has more than 2.4 million workers in its labor force — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics




