On Apr. 2, AZ LEG passed bill to amend laws related to wage claims.
AZ LEG passed Bill SB 1159 to amend Arizona revised statutesAZ LEG 23-356 related to employment practices and in order to increase the claim amount for unpaid wages.
Employee may file written claim with department for unpaid wages against employer if the amount of wages does not exceed $12k and filed within one year of claim accrual.
Legislative History
On Jan. 22, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Feb. 27, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
On Mar. 6, 2025, bill delivered to House; on Mar. 27, 2025, bill was passed in House.
On Apr. 2, 2025, bill was signed by the governor and assigned Chapter 38.
Effectiveness
Bill SB 1159 becomes effective on Jul. 26, 2025, 90 days after Apr. 26 adjournment.
Regulators
AZ LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp
Reference
Ch. 38, PR, Bill SB1159, 4/2/2025; Citation: AZ LEG 23-356;
