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AZ HB2198

AZ HB2198
Employee termination; COVID-19 vaccine; compensation


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Introduced
01/24/2022
In Committee
02/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/25/2022

Introduced Session

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

Bill Summary

Employee termination; COVID-19 vaccine; compensation

AI Summary

This bill amends Arizona law to require employers to provide severance compensation or re-employment to employees who are terminated for not receiving a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. The severance compensation would be equal to the employee's annual salary, either in a lump sum or over 12 monthly installments. Alternatively, the employer must offer the terminated employee their previous or a similar position with a reasonable accommodation. This new law applies retroactively to November 30, 2021.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass (on 02/28/2022)

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