Bill > HB2381

This bill amends Arizona's wage claim law by increasing the maximum amount an employee can claim for unpaid wages from $5,000 to $12,000. Under the current law, employees can file a written claim with the state department for unpaid wages if the claim does not exceed the previous limit and is filed within one year of the wage dispute's origin. The bill preserves existing provisions that allow the department to act on behalf of employees to collect unpaid wages, including obtaining judgments, executing garnishments, or using other legal remedies to recover the owed compensation. The department can also continue to receive and deposit wage claim payments into a special state fund, which will then be disbursed to employees after proper authorization. By raising the claim limit, the bill expands workers' ability to seek resolution for wage disputes through the state's administrative process.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82159