Arizona Labor Laws: An Employer's Overview

Overtime

Arizona follows the federal rule: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek, with no separate daily-overtime requirement.

Minimum Wage

Arizona sets a minimum wage above the federal $7.25 and updates it periodically — confirm the current figure before running payroll.

Breaks

Arizona has no general adult meal-break mandate, though offered short breaks must be paid.

Paid Sick Leave & Final Pay

Arizona mandates paid sick leave. Final-paycheck timing is state-specific — see the dedicated guides linked below for details, and always confirm against the official source.

Arizona Labor-Law Snapshot

A quick Arizona snapshot: the minimum wage is $15.15/hour (about $7.90 above the federal $7.25) (higher in Flagstaff and Tucson), overtime is about $22.73/hour, Arizona mandates paid sick leave (typically ~1 hour earned per 30 worked), and a final paycheck is due within 7 working days or by the next regular payday, whichever is sooner on discharge.

For Arizona employers these rules interact with timekeeping: accurate, audit-logged hours drive overtime, sick-leave accrual, final pay, and break records. Arizona sets no statewide meal-break requirement and does not mandate paid rest breaks; a final paycheck is due by the next regular payday when an employee resigns. Confirm current Arizona figures with the state labor office before relying on any single number.

Official Sources

• U.S. DOL — Minimum wage by state
• U.S. DOL — State overtime
• U.S. DOL — State labor offices

More Arizona Guides

Labor Law Overview in Other States

Arizona Labor Law Overview: Frequently Asked Questions