Employment and Labor Law Attorneys in Tucson
Your Labor & Employment Experts
Trusted Labor Law Attorneys in Tucson, Arizona
The employment attorneys at Farhang & Medcoff work collaboratively with our employer clients to develop innovative and proactive solutions for legal issues both common and complex. We are pleased to work with all sizes of companies in all sectors—private, public, and nonprofit—throughout Tucson and Arizona. From small local businesses to large national organizations, we build lasting partnerships with our clients, delivering the proactive legal counsel and tenacious representation they need to move forward with confidence.
Our Forward-Thinking Labor and Employment Law Services
In managing labor and employment matters, our mindset is to minimize risk and the potential for legal disputes. We know that employers need to focus on their mission. We’ll handle your legal issues so that you can work on growing your company. Our labor lawyers in Tucson provide a complete suite of proactive labor and employment law services covering areas such as the following:
- Employment agreements
- Employee handbooks
- Non-disclosure agreements
- Non-compete agreements
- Contractor agreements
- Unionized workplace issues, including collective bargaining agreements
Our employment attorneys can also conduct independent workplace investigations, both on a proactive (e.g. internal auditing) and reactive basis (in response to claims).
Proactively Manage Labor Relations With Our Training Programs
Labor and employment laws are subject to frequent changes, both on the federal level and on the state level. Our Tucson labor lawyers are committed to staying on top of the changing legal landscape in order to best serve the needs of our valued clients. We recommend that employers take a proactive approach to labor regulations by utilizing our up-to-date training programs, which cover the important labor and employment topics every Arizona employer needs to know:
- Harassment and discrimination
- Wage compliance
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Unionized workplaces
High-Quality, Client-Focused Legal Representation
At Farhang & Medcoff, our entire team is committed to delivering proactive, actionable legal guidance that enables our clients to minimize the risk of employment disputes and legal liability.We understand that your company should be focused on your mission—not on legal conundrums. But when a dispute does arise, you can count on our team of Tucson employment attorneys for tireless legal representation. We develop innovative legal strategies and frequently represent employers before the following entities:
- Arizona Civil Rights Division
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Arizona Industrial
- Commission
- U.S. Department of Labor
National Labor Relations Board
A labor and employment dispute may take one of two paths: an out-of-court settlement or litigation. Our employment law attorneys in Tucson will evaluate your situation and offer informed guidance on whether a settlement or trial may be in your best interests. Of course, the choice is yours, and we’ll stand by you every step of the way. Our attorneys are fearless litigators who have extensive courtroom experience in all types of employment cases, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Attorneys
Ali Farhang
Managing Partner
Cyndy Valdez
Of Counsel
Joseph Rousos-Hammond
Associate
Robert Garcia
Managing Partner
Roscoe Mutz
Partner
Timothy Medcoff
Managing Partner
Why Choose Farhang & Medcoff As Your Tucson Labor Law Attorney
Choosing the right employment attorney in Tucson can make all the difference in the outcome of your case. Here's why employers across Southern Arizona trust Farhang & Medcoff:
Award-Winning Representation
Farhang & Medcoff is an award-winning Tucson law firm with a long track record of successful outcomes in labor and employment matters. Our employment attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America — distinctions earned through peer review and client results.
A Full-Service Firm With Deep Local Roots
Employment law doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Workplace disputes often intersect with business law, contract issues, and corporate structure — and having a full-service firm in your corner means those connections are never missed. Farhang & Medcoff has been serving Tucson businesses for decades, and our familiarity with the local business community and legal landscape runs deep.
A Diverse, Bilingual Team
As a minority-owned firm with a multicultural and bilingual team, Farhang & Medcoff brings a breadth of perspective that benefits our employer clients. We understand the complexities of managing a diverse workforce in Tucson’s multicultural business community — and we’re able to serve clients across language barriers that other firms can’t.
Personalized Attention on Every Case
Our minority-owned law firm is pleased to represent employers in Tucson and Phoenix, and throughout Arizona. With a focus on quality representation and proactive legal services, Farhang & Medcoff is the legal team of choice for private, public, and nonprofit employers. Contact our labor lawyers today to schedule a consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Prevention is almost always less costly than litigation. An experienced employment law attorney can review and strengthen your employee handbooks and workplace policies, ensure your agreements are legally sound, identify compliance gaps before they become claims, and train your managers on harassment, discrimination, and wage law. Most employment disputes we see could have been avoided with the right documentation and policies in place.
Contact an employment attorney immediately. Once a charge is filed, the EEOC will notify your business within 10 days and typically request a written response within 30 days. How you respond in the early stages of an investigation can significantly impact the outcome. Avoid retaliating against the employee in any way, preserve all relevant documentation, and do not communicate directly with the agency without legal counsel.
Your obligations depend on the size of your business. The FMLA applies to employers with 50 or more employees, requiring up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for qualifying medical and family reasons. The ADA applies to employers with 15 or more employees, requiring reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities. Smaller employers may still have obligations under Arizona state law. Because these thresholds and the laws themselves can intersect in complex ways, it’s worth consulting with a Tucson employment attorney to ensure your policies are fully compliant.
Ideally before a problem arises. Many Arizona employers first engage an employment attorney when facing a lawsuit or agency charge but the most effective time to get counsel involved is during the hiring process, when drafting employment agreements, or when updating workplace policies. If you’re experiencing a workplace investigation, a discrimination complaint, a union organizing effort, or a wage dispute, contact an employment law attorney in Tucson right away.
Consult Our Labor Lawyers
Our minority-owned law firm is pleased to represent employers in Tucson and Phoenix, and throughout Arizona. With a focus on quality representation and proactive legal services, Farhang & Medcoff is the legal team of choice for private, public, and nonprofit employers. Contact our labor lawyers today to schedule a consultation.
