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Arizona’s Minimum Wage: Contrasting Ballot Measures Could Impact State Pay Rates

Posted: July 14, 2024 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Arizona

Two conflicting ballot measures have been proposed to change the minimum wage in Arizona. One applies only to tipped workers.

Arizona Court Nullifies Two City Ordinances on Prevailing Wage

Posted: June 28, 2024 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Arizona

The Superior Court of Arizona recently confirmed that state law preempts two local ordinances in Phoenix and Tucson that were set to take effect on July 1, 2024, and would have required construction companies that contract with the cities for certain large projects to pay a prevailing wage.

Phoenix City Council Requires Heat Safety Plans from City Contractors

Posted: April 16, 2024 | Littler Category: Arizona Tags: Phoenix

On March 26, 2024, the Phoenix (Arizona) City Council unanimously passed an ordinance requiring all city contractors and subcontractors to develop and maintain a written heat safety plan to prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries in the workplace. Outdoor workers in Phoenix may be susceptible to heat-related illness and injury due

Arizona Unveils New State Emphasis Program to Address Heat-Related Illnesses

Posted: August 14, 2023 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Arizona

The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) has unveiled a new comprehensive state emphasis program (SEP) aimed at mitigating heat-related illnesses and injuries at both indoor and outdoor workplaces.

Arizona Gets to Keep Its State-Operated Workplace Safety and Health Program

Posted: February 27, 2023 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Arizona

On February 15, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) withdrew its proposed rule that would have revoked the final approval status of Arizona’s state plan for occupational safety and health.

Workplace Safety in Arizona: OSHA Delays Decision on Proposal to Revoke State Plan

Posted: August 12, 2022 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Arizona

The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is holding off on deciding whether to revoke final approval of Arizona’s occupational safety and health (OSH) plan. On August 10, 2022, OSHA said it is extending the comment period on a proposed rule to revoke the state’s approval for another 60

Workplace Safety in Arizona: Update on OSHA’s Proposal to Revoke State Plan

Posted: July 22, 2022 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Arizona

On April 21, 2022, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a a proposed rule to revoke Arizona’s occupational safety and health (OSH) plan’s final approval under Section 18(e) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. In its notice, OSHA proposed revoking its affirmative determination granting

Arizona Strengthens Background Check Requirements for Nursing Home and Skilled Nursing Facility Employees

Posted: April 21, 2022 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Arizona

On March 18, 2022, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed nineteen bills into law, including, most notably for nursing home and assisted living facility employers, Senate Bill (SB) 1242, which strengthens employee background checks.

Tucson’s Minimum Wage Ordinance Takes Effect on April 1, 2022—Don’t Be Fooled

Posted: March 29, 2022 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Arizona

On November 2, 2021, voters in Tucson, Arizona, passed Proposition 206 (officially titled the Tucson Minimum Wage Act (TMWA)). This new city ordinance increases the minimum wage for virtually all employees working within the city limits to $13.00 per hour, effective April 1, 2022.

Tucson, Arizona Voters Pass Sweeping Wage & Hour Initiative, Including $15 Minimum Wage

Posted: November 9, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Category: Arizona

By a 65% to 35% margin, on November 2, Tucson, Arizona, voters passed Proposition 206, officially known as the Tucson Minimum Wage Act, increasing the City’s minimum wage to $15.00 an hour by 2025. In addition, the Act includes several other significant changes that will impact employers operating in the City.

New Arizona Law on Union Benefits and Financial Disclosure Obligations Set to Take Effect

Posted: September 10, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Arizona

In May 2021, the Arizona Legislature passed and Governor Doug Ducey signed Senate Bill (SB) 1268, which imposes stricter reporting requirements on private-sector labor unions by requiring “similar fiduciary guidelines as required by employers or third-party [benefits] administrators.”

Arizona Cities Expand Discrimination Protections

Posted: July 2, 2021 | Littler Category: Arizona

Arizona recently expanded provisions of the Arizona Civil Rights Act (ACRA) to cover pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions. Additionally, following a national trend in response to perceived state and federal inaction, cities in Arizona on their own passed new ordinances that expands protected categories and coverage.

ACRA Expansion


Arizona’s New Law Affords Second Chances to Arizonans With Criminal Convictions

Posted: June 18, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Arizona

On April 1, 2021, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed into law House Bill (H.B.) 2067, which amends Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) Section 13-905 to allow the courts to issue an order for a “Certificate of Second Chance” for individuals “whose judgment of guilt is set aside” after a criminal conviction.

New Arizona Law Eases Restrictions for Obtaining Occupational Licenses for Those With Criminal Histories

Posted: May 11, 2021 | Littler Category: Arizona

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey recently signed House Bill 2067 into law amending Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) Section 13-905, to allow persons convicted of certain criminal offenses the opportunity to set aside a prior conviction and seek a Certificate of Second Chance (Certificate). The law permits such second chances for

Arizona COVID-19 Update: Pandemic Liability Shield Legislation Awaits Governor’s Signature

Posted: April 2, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Arizona

During his January 2021 State of the State address, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey called for “COVID liability protection, so that a statewide emergency doesn’t line the pockets of trial attorneys with frivolous lawsuits.” On March 30, 2021, the Arizona State Legislature answered Governor Ducey’s call and passed Arizona’s pandemic-related liability

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