An Overview of Arizona and Federal Wage Laws

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...

Minimum Wage and Overtime Rights of Tipped Employees

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...

Minimum Wage Violations = Maximum Penalties

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...

2021 Will See Another Hike to Arizona Minimum Wage

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...

More Potential Covid-19 Employer Liability Claims

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...