The answer to this question is "yes and no." Indeed, Arizona is one of a number of "right to work" states. This has nothing to do with whether an employer can fire an employee for a particular reason. It simply means that Arizona has a state law forbidding an employer from agreeing that union membership will be required of its employees. People often confuse the term "right to work" with "at will" employment. Arizona, along with every other state except Montana, recognizes the presumption that people who are working in the private sector for an indeterminate period can be terminated at the will of the employer, with or without cause.
•Arizona is a "right to work" state. Does this mean my employer can fire me at any time?
•I didn't get my last paycheck. What can I do about it?
•I heard about a wrongful discharge case where someone got a million dollars. Can I do that?
•What is a contingent fee? Will you take my case on a contingent fee?
•I was discriminated against by my employer. What can I do?
•My union won't help me. What can I do?
•How long does it take to sue your employer?
•Is there a statute of limitations on an bringing an employment claim?
•My employer fired me for no reason at all. Can they do that?
•How can I get to see my personnel file?
•I got a "right to sue" letter from the EEOC. Doesn't that mean I have a case?
•Do you specialize in employment law?
•What is the difference between labor law and employment law?
•How much does it cost to sue your employer?
•I got fired from a big company. Where can I find a lawyer who isn't afraid to go after them?