Bill > SB1159

This bill amends Arizona state law regarding wage claims by increasing the maximum amount of unpaid wages an employee can claim through the state department from $5,000 to $12,000. Under the revised law, an employee can still file a written claim with the state department for unpaid wages, but now they can seek recovery of up to $12,000 instead of the previous $5,000 limit. The bill maintains the existing one-year filing deadline from the date the wage claim accrues. The department retains its ability to assist employees in collecting unpaid wages, including obtaining judgments, executing collections, and using remedies like garnishment or attachment. Additionally, the department can continue to receive and deposit wage claim payments into a special state fund for disbursement to wage claimants after proper authorization. This change effectively expands the financial scope of wage recovery options for employees in Arizona, potentially providing more substantial relief for workers with larger unpaid wage claims.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82335