About Daniel Haws
Daniel Haws is an employment law attorney at Huachuca Consulting representing workers and employers in Arizona, Arizona. Arizona employment law combines state statute (ARS Title 23, including the Arizona Employment Protection Act and the Arizona Civil Rights Act) with federal protections under Title VII, the FLSA, FMLA, ADEA, and ADA, addressing at-will termination disputes, wage claims, discrimination, and retaliation. Contact details are listed below.
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Education
- Law School: U of Arizona
Common questions about Employment Law in Arizona
Answered by Arizona Attorney Search Network
What protections do Arizona workers have for wage theft?
Arizona's wage statutes (ARS §§ 23-350 to 23-364) require employers to pay all wages owed, prohibit improper deductions, and provide for treble damages and attorney fees in some cases. The Industrial Commission of Arizona handles unpaid-wage complaints up to certain thresholds; larger or complex cases proceed in court. Federal Fair Labor Standards Act overtime and minimum-wage protections apply concurrently.
Can I be fired for filing a workers' compensation claim in Arizona?
No. ARS § 23-1501(A)(3)(c) makes retaliation for filing or attempting to file a workers' compensation claim an actionable wrongful termination, even in an at-will state. Successful plaintiffs can recover lost wages, emotional distress damages, and reinstatement; willful retaliation may also support punitive damages.
Does Arizona have its own minimum wage law?
Yes. Arizona's voter-approved minimum wage (currently $14.35/hour as of 2024, indexed for inflation) under ARS § 23-363 is higher than the federal $7.25 minimum. Tipped employees can be paid up to $3.00 less per hour as long as tips bring them to the full state minimum. Most Arizona cities and counties cannot impose a higher local minimum wage.