Labor Rights in Arizona
Arizona voters built worker protections into law via Proposition 206: an inflation-indexed $15.15 minimum wage and earned paid sick time (1 hour per 30 worked, 40 hours a year at larger employers). Beyond that, Arizona follows the federal floor on overtime, leave, and breaks. It is a right-to-work state, and its Employment Protection Act narrows how at-will status can be altered.
Data last verified 2026-10-12
Workplace rights in Arizona at a glance
| Minimum wage (2026) | $15.15, adjusted for inflation each January 1 under the Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act (Flagstaff and Tucson have higher local rates) |
|---|---|
| Tipped minimum wage (2026) | $12.15 cash wage; employers may claim a tip credit of up to $3.00 per hour |
| Overtime | Federal FLSA baseline: 1.5x the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek; Arizona has no daily overtime rule. |
| Paid sick leave | Yes. The Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act requires 1 hour of earned paid sick time per 30 hours worked: up to 40 hours per year at employers with 15 or more employees, 24 hours per year at smaller employers. |
| Paid family and medical leave | No state program. |
| Meal breaks | No state requirement beyond federal. |
| Rest breaks | No state requirement beyond federal. |
| Right-to-work law | Yes |
| At-will employment | Public policy and covenant of good faith; implied-contract claims are limited because the Employment Protection Act generally requires a signed writing to alter at-will status Confirm with your state labor department. |
| Final paycheck | If fired, due within 7 working days or by the next regular payday, whichever is sooner; if you quit, due on the next regular payday. |
How Arizona compares to federal law
Arizona sets a minimum wage above the federal floor of $7.25 an hour, so the state rate is what most employers must pay. Overtime follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek.
Neighboring states
- California$16.90 minimum wage, paid sick leave yes, right-to-work no.
- Nevada$12.00 minimum wage, paid sick leave no, right-to-work yes.
- Utah$7.25 minimum wage, paid sick leave no, right-to-work yes.
- New Mexico$12.00 minimum wage, paid sick leave yes, right-to-work no.
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Workplace laws change. This summary reflects state law as verified on 2026-10-12; confirm details with your state labor department before acting on it.
Frequently asked questions
What is Arizona's minimum wage in 2026?
$15.15 per hour, adjusted for inflation each January 1; Flagstaff and Tucson have higher local rates.
How much paid sick time do I earn in Arizona?
1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year at employers with 15 or more workers, or 24 hours per year at smaller employers.
What is the tipped wage in Arizona?
$12.15 per hour cash, with a maximum tip credit of $3.00, provided tips bring you to $15.15 per hour.
Is Arizona a right-to-work state?
Yes, since a 1946 constitutional provision.