Nov 27, 2020 | Legal Updates
Although Arizona generally follows federal wage law, state minimum wage laws are more favorable, providing a higher minimum wage, an extended statute of limitations for minimum wage violations, and the potential for employees to recover triple damages on claims for...
Nov 20, 2020 | Legal Updates
Many Arizona workers, such as wait staff, bartenders and housekeepers are considered “tipped employees.” State and federal wage laws allow employers to pay “tipped employees” a reduced hourly wage, below the applicable minimum wage. Recall federal minimum wage...
Nov 16, 2020 | Legal Updates
Arizona minimum wage laws provide both a higher minimum wage than federal law and an extended time to bring a claim. Most important, Arizona minimum wage law violations can result in triple damages, along with an award of costs and fees. Minimum wage violations...
Nov 12, 2020 | Legal Updates
The City of Flagstaff’s Minimum Wage Law, passed in 2017, set a schedule of annual increases. Effective January 1, 2021, the minimum wage jumps to $15.00 an hour for all covered employees, those who worked or are expected to work 25 hours or more...
Oct 20, 2020 | Legal Updates
In accordance with A.R.S. § 23-363(B), the Industrial Commission of Arizona has adopted a resolution increasing the minimum wage from $12.00 to $12.15. The increase, effective January 1, 2021, was determined based upon the increased cost of living. Posters, which...
Oct 15, 2020 | Legal Updates
The news has warned: “A ‘tidal wave’ of COVID-related workplace lawsuits could be on the way”. We previously discussed a possible wave of wage and hour claims and protected leave claims and the steps to take now: COVID-19 Related Employer...
