Employment & Worker Protection · Arizona
Arizona Minimum Wage Act
A.R.S. 23-363 - enacted in Arizona.
- Enacted
- Status
- 2016
- Enacted
- 51
- States with employment & worker protection laws
- 28/100
- Arizona strictness
The bottom line
Arizona Minimum Wage Act is an enacted law in Arizona, part of a mature, broadly-adopted employment & worker protection landscape.
- Enacted
- effective 2025-01-01
- 51
- states have employment & worker protection laws
- 107/107
- employment & worker protection laws enacted nationally
- 28/100
- Arizona strictness score
Data compiled 2026-03-18 from the official Arizona legislative record linked below; laws can be amended or repealed after this date.
Regulatory Snapshot: Arizona Minimum Wage Act
Arizona Minimum Wage Act (A.R.S. 23-363) is an enacted law in Arizona under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2016-11-08 and becomes effective on 2025-01-01. Arizona currently reports 2 tracked regulations with 2 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 28/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch compiled this entry's data on 2026-03-18; consult the linked official source for the current, authoritative text.
Nationally, 107 employment & worker protection statutes have been enacted and 0 additional bills remain pending - 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Arizona within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in A.R.S. 23-363 itself.
Applicability under Arizona Minimum Wage Act: All employers in Arizona. Penalty exposure is documented as: Civil penalties up to $250/day. Back pay. Private right of action. Notable exemptions: Family members of employer. Outside salespeople..
Summary
Arizona minimum wage $14.70/hr (2025). Indexed to CPI annually. Tipped wage: $11.70/hr with $3.00 tip credit.
Key Requirements
$14.70/hr (2025). Annual CPI indexing per Prop 206. Tipped: $11.70/hr + tips. Local governments may set higher.
Penalties
Civil penalties up to $250/day. Back pay. Private right of action.
Applicability
All employers in Arizona.
Exemptions
Family members of employer. Outside salespeople.
Official Source
https://www.azica.gov/labor-minimum-wage-lawsHow Arizona compares on employment & worker protection
51 states regulate employment & worker protection - Arizona ranks #34 by overall regulatory strictness. Bar = state strictness score (0–100).
| # | State | Strictness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 100 |
| 2 | Colorado | 76 |
| 3 | Texas | 69 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 62 |
| 5 | Illinois | 62 |
| 6 | Minnesota | 62 |
| 7 | New York | 62 |
| 8 | Oregon | 62 |
| 9 | Washington | 62 |
| 10 | Delaware | 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Arizona is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Arizona Minimum Wage Act enacted?
Arizona Minimum Wage Act was enacted on 2016-11-08 and became effective on 2025-01-01. It was introduced as A.R.S. 23-363.
What are the penalties for violating Arizona Minimum Wage Act?
Civil penalties up to $250/day. Back pay. Private right of action. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Arizona Minimum Wage Act apply to small businesses?
All employers in Arizona. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Arizona compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
Arizona has a regulatory strictness score of 28/100, based on 2 enacted regulations out of 2 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Arizona Minimum Wage Act?
The official text of Arizona Minimum Wage Act (A.R.S. 23-363) is available from the Arizona legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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The bottom line
This law is already in force - here's what matters for employment & worker protection compliance.
- Arizona Minimum Wage Act is enacted in Arizona, effective 2025-01-01. Official source
- 51 states now regulate employment & worker protection; Arizona ranks #34 by strictness - compare requirements before you operate across state lines. Compare states
- See every regulation Arizona tracks across all five policy areas. Arizona profile
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