If such a contract exists, it must be signed by both the employer and the employee, or it must be set forth in the employment handbook or manual distributed to the employee. Arizona allows a suit for wrongful discharge against an employer based upon public policy. Under the E.P.A. only violations of an Arizona statute or the Arizona Constitution can be the basis of a public policy violation. This means that unless an employer is violating the Arizona Constitution or an Arizona statute, the employee does not have grounds to sue for wrongful discharge. Thus, conduct that does not actually violate the law, but is merely immoral or unethical, may not be used as a basis to sue the employer.
Employment law is a very complex area.
If you believe that you have a claim against an employer, you should consult with an attorney prior to quitting your job or filing a lawsuit. Frequently Bankruptcy and Divorce go hand in hand. Many couples going through a divorce need to also file a bankruptcy case. There are many issues that affect whether to file the bankruptcy case or the divorce case first and how each will affect the parties, while a bankruptcy is binding on other courts and creditors, a divorce decree is binding on the parties who were married, but may not be binding on the creditors. Arizona is a community property state.