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

August 12, 2022 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Human Resources (AZ)

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

July 22, 2022 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Human Resources (AZ)

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

April 21, 2022 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Human Resources (AZ)

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

March 29, 2022 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Human Resources (AZ)

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

November 9, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Human Resources (AZ)

Jackson Lewis

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

September 10, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Human Resources (AZ)

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

July 2, 2021 | Littler Filed Under: Human Resources (AZ)

Littler

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

June 18, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Human Resources (AZ)

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

May 11, 2021 | Littler Filed Under: Human Resources (AZ)

Littler

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

April 2, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Human Resources (AZ)

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

Arizona Expands Employment Discrimination Laws to Prohibit Pregnancy Discrimination

February 19, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Human Resources (AZ)

Jackson Lewis

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed into law a bill that prohibits employers from discriminating against workers based on pregnancy or childbirth.

Amending the Arizona Civil Rights Act, the bill (House Bill 2045) defines discrimination “because of sex” and “on the basis of sex” to include discrimination on the basis of

Arizona Enacts New Pregnancy Anti-Discrimination Law

February 17, 2021 | Stevens & Lee Filed Under: Human Resources (AZ)

February 17, 2021

On February 4, 2021, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed into law HB 2045 which, among other things, expands Arizona law to now prohibit discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. It also requires that women who are affected by pregnancy or childbirth or related medical conditions must be treated the same for all employment purposes as other persons not so affected but similar in their ability or inability to work. This new state law largely tracks the language of the federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act, which has protected pregnant women from discrimination since 1978.

Arizona Civil Rights Act Amended to Protect Pregnant Workers

February 11, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Human Resources (AZ)

On February 4, 2021, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed into law House Bill (H.B.) 2045, which expands protections for pregnant workers under Arizona law. The measure amends the Arizona Civil Rights Act (ACRA) to mirror existing protections under the federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, which amended Title VII of

Arizona Passes Initiative to Allow Recreational Marijuana Use

November 10, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: Human Resources (AZ)

Littler

Arizona 2020 voters decidedly adopted Proposition 207 – The Smart and Safe Arizona Act – which legalizes the possession and use of marijuana by adults age 21 and over for recreational or non-medicinal use. The initiative passed with roughly a 20% margin. This means that Arizona will join the

Arizona’s Changing Marijuana Landscape: An Election Wrap-Up

November 6, 2020 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Human Resources (AZ)

On November 3, 2020, Arizona voters decisively approved Proposition 207, the Smart and Safe Arizona Act, to legalize recreational marijuana. As a result of the election, both medical and recreational marijuana are officially legal in Arizona.

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