Arizona Leave Laws for Employers
Complete guide to Arizona employee leave requirements, including sick leave, family leave, and FMLA compliance.
🤒Arizona Paid Sick Leave Requirements
Accrual Rate
1 hour per 30 hours worked
Maximum Accrual
24 hours (1-14 employees) or 40 hours (15+ employees)
Employer Threshold
1+ employees
Waiting Period
90 days
Carryover
Yes, up to accrual cap
Effective Date
July 1, 2017
Arizona Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act requires paid sick time for all employers.
👨👩👧Arizona Paid Family and Medical Leave
Arizona has no state-mandated paid family leave. Federal FMLA applies.
📋Other Arizona Leave Requirements
Jury Duty Leave
Employers must provide leave for jury duty. Cannot require use of sick/vacation time.
Voting Leave
Up to 3 hours of paid leave to vote if insufficient time before/after work.
Bereavement Leave
No state-mandated bereavement leave.
Domestic Violence Leave
Employees can use earned sick time for domestic violence, sexual violence, abuse, or stalking.
⚖️FMLA in Arizona
Federal FMLA applies to employers with 50+ employees.
✅Arizona Employer Compliance Checklist
- ✓Provide 1 hour sick time per 30 hours worked
- ✓Track accrual caps based on employer size
- ✓Allow sick time use for domestic violence situations
- ✓Provide up to 3 hours paid voting leave
🔔Recent Changes in Arizona
Minimum wage and sick time requirements continue under the 2016 voter-approved law.
🏢Arizona Leave Guides by Industry
🏙️Arizona Cities with Local Leave Laws
📋Arizona Leave Types
👔Leave Management by Role
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