On December 22, 1969, the Maricopa County Board authorized the creation of the Maricopa. Each student seeking employment shall contact the placement office and fill out the "student employment placement form".Arizona is an employment-at-will state and a right-to-work state. This article explains the difference between these two laws. This Staff Policy Manual ("SPM") contains employee policies ("policies") of the Maricopa. A breach of employment contract can occur when one party fails to live up to their agreement in a contract, or an employer terminates an employee. Know Your Rights in the Workplace. People often have questions about employee rights. To file a complaint, you may complete one of the following two options: File a complaint online.