How Arizona’s Minimum Wage Changes Will Impact Employment Trends in the Next Five Years

Last November, Arizona voters approved a statewide minimum wage increase. This measure will increase the minimum wage in phases until it reaches $12 per hour by 2020. This bill also guarantees a minimum number of paid sick days each year for the majority of employees. It is estimated that by 2020, more than 850,000 workers …

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Preparing Your Company for Arizona’s Employment Changes on July 1

Starting July 1, 2017, most employers in Arizona will be expected to follow the state’s new rules regarding paid sick leave. Certain “small business” organizations are exempt if they have gross annual revenues under $500,000 and do no business in interstate commerce. For all other employers, paid sick leave must accrue for employees as follows: …

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