Proposition 202 2006, entitled the raise the arizona minimum wage for working arizonans act,adopted by the voters of arizona, and codified in relevant part at a. Per the fair wages and healthy families act the minimum wage law in arizona, the minimum wage will increase from. The fair wages and healthy families act effective january 1, 2020, arizonas minimum wage is. Under proposition 206, the fair wages and healthy families act, arizona minimum wage will increase to. As of january 1st, 2017, minimum wage in arizona was raised as well as in 18 other states across the country. Arizona s minimum wage rate is increased annually on january 1 based upon based on the previous years cost of living increase as defined by arizona proposition 202. Arizona voters enacted the raise the minimum wage for working arizonans act in 2006. The partnership between the 50 states, district of columbia, puerto rico, the island areas and the census bureau was created in 1978 to make data available locally to the public through a network of state agencies, universities, libraries.
All notices except pregnancy july 2020 st paul, mn. Washington, phoenix, arizona 850072022 or by telephone. Women and the minimum wage, state by state january 2015. On november 8, 2016, arizona voters enacted the fair wages and healthy families act fwhfa or the act, which amends the arizona minimum wage act. Effective january 1, 2020, arizonas minimum wage is. Minimum wage main page industrial commission of arizona. Labor frequently asked questions english industrial.
The federal minimum wage provisions are contained in the fair labor standards act flsa. On october 16, 2014, the industrial commission of arizona ica announced an increase to arizonas minimum wage. Arizona minimum wage act poster required the arizona minimum wage act is a labor law posters poster by the arizona industrial commission. Frequently asked questions about wage and earned paid sick time laws. Vermont is currently tied with arizona for the sixth highest minimum wage in. This is a mandatory posting for all employers in arizona, and businesses who fail to comply may be subject to fines or sanctions this poster must be posted in a conspicuous place where all employees will see it. The industrial commission of arizona announced on october 16, 2014, that the states minimum will increase in 2015. Unfortunately, raising the minimum wage has unintended consequences, which often hurt the very people the hike was intended to help. Labor minimum wage main page industrial commission of arizona. The fair wages and healthy families act the act does not apply to any person who is empl oyed by a parent or a sibling. Each year, on january 1, the arizona minimum wage increases pursuant to a statutory cost of living formula that was built into the 2006 arizona minimum wage act. Beginning january 1, 2015, the new minimum wage will be. Arizona s minimum wage to go up 15 cents in 2015 phoenix.
Please check this page periodically for the most current updates on the program. The act also requires that, beginning july 1, 2017, arizona workers shall accrue, and. Terms used in arizona laws title 23 chapter 2 article 8. In brief congressional research service r44706 version 3 updated 1 n november 8, 2016, five statesarizona, colorado, maine, south dakota, and washingtonwith measures on the ballot related to state minimum wages increased, or in south dakota defeated a scheduled decrease to, state minimum wage rates. November 2006 arizona voters approved proposition 202, referred to as the raise the arizona minimum wage for working arizonans act. Click on the link here to access title 20 chapter 5 of the arizona administrative code as a pdf document. The minimum wage in the united states is set by us labor law and a range of state and local. In addition, the act envisions the provision of sick time benefits to all.
From 2017 through 2020, the minimum wage will increase annually on a set schedule and will be adjusted. The industrial ommissions 2017 model minimum wage notice is available here. Whats the difference between minimum wage and living wage in. The contents are designed to enhance the knowledge of procurement personnel and others whose responsibilities include work with the service contract act and the davisbacon and. Wage protection act of 2014 frequently asked questions. A bill pending in congress, the fair minimum wage act of 20 s. Bureau of labor statistics, arizona had about 43,000 workers, about 2. Az statute 23363c when taking the tipped credit, employers must ensure that tipped employees are paid the regular minimum wage rate when the tipped wage rate is combined with tips received. The controversy over the special minimum wage to prevent the loss of employment opportunities for workers with disabilities, congress established a special minimum wage in 1938 a wage below the standard minimum wage through section 14c of the fair labor standards act flsa. Last revised 12312015 1 arizona minimum wage act frequently asked questions and answers under a. Last revised 1231 2015 1 arizona minimum wage act frequently asked questions and answers under a. The flsa does not provide wage payment collection procedures. Printable 2020 arizona labor law posters minimum wage.
New arizona law provides minimum wage increases and paid sick. Public health emergency leave april 2020 philadelphia, pa. Following the approval of proposition 206, the minimum wage has been set at 10 dollars per hour. The act also requires that, beginning july 1, 2017, arizona workers shall accrue, and have the legal right to use, a. The act amended the existing colorado wage act, 84101 et seq. Its primary purpose is to set a minimum wage in the state. Hrproflisabenefit packet originalsnotice to new employees az minimum wage law 409 notice to new employees arizona minimum wage law.
However, like many cities around the country, phoenix has many workers struggling to achieve a living wage. On january 1, 2021, the arizona minimum wage will increase each year by the cost of living. Then scroll through it to the page noted in the table entries below for the article that applies to your area of interestor use the instructions to find an article below. Proposition 206 in arizona is also known as the fair wages and healthy families act. The most recent resolution, signed on october 15, 2015 is based on a. Decades of research show that higher mandated wages are associated. Characteristics of minimum wage workers, 2015 in 2015, 78. Arizona minimum wage to increase on january 1, 2015. Nov 15, 2016 on november 8, 2016, arizona voters enacted the fair wages and healthy families act fwhfa or the act, which amends the arizona minimum wage act amwa to provide for incremental increases to the minimum wage for arizona workers beginning on january 1, 2017.
The effects of the proposed arizona minimum wage increase. For additional information regarding the arizona minimum wage act you may refer to the industrial commissions website at. Arizona agency sets state minimum wage for 2016 phoenix. Visit the site that has the arizona minimum wage act practice and procedure.
Arizonas minimum wage rate is increased annually on january 1 based upon based on the previous years cost of living increase as defined by arizona proposition 202. This rate would take effect on january 1, 2007 and would increase in each subsequent year by the cost of living, as measured by the consumer price index cpi. The major federal law governing wages and hours is called the fair labor standards act flsa. Arizona residents are fortunate to have a state minimum wage thats higher than the federal minimum wage requirement. The minimum wage has become a favorite election year issue at both the state and national levels, with many politicians arguing that a hike is needed to pull hardworking families out of poverty. Effective january 1, 2017, arizona s minimum wage is. In brief congressional research service r44706 version 5 updated 3 state year description results california 1996 proposition 210. The state data center sdc program is one of the census bureaus longest and most successful partnerships. Along with a rare federal boost to the minimum wage, its why the lowest allowable hourly rate for nontipped workers in arizona has moved. More than 75 years and numerous amendments later, section. Special licenses to work for less than minimum wage. Arizona minimum wage act industrial commission of arizona.
In may of 2014, governor john hickenlooper signed the wage protection act of 2014, sb 14005 act into law. Economic analysis of the arizona minimum wage proposal. The arizona industrial commission provides a number of mandatory and optional labor law posters for all arizona businesses with employees to prominently post in the workplace. New arizona law provides minimum wage increases and paid. Teen work hour restrictions april 2020 san francisco, ca. Nov 16, 2016 on november 8, 2016, arizona voters enacted the fair wages and healthy families act fwhfa or the act, which amends the arizona minimum wage act amwa to provide for. What you need to know you can find your state and local minimum wage rates and tip credit laws in the minimum wage chart. The fair wages and healthy families act the act does not apply to. Later in 2006, voters in six states arizona, colorado, missouri, montana. The fair wages and healthy families act the act do es not apply to a ny person who is empl oyed by a parent or a sibling. In arizona, workers are protected by both federal and state laws regarding wage and hour requirements. Unfortunately for workers in phoenix, the city must abide by state laws, and local officials cant set it higher, according to the arizona republic. Arizona labor laws address not only the payment of the basic minimum wage but regulates how many hours an employee can be required to work.
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