Arizona paid sick leave
In effect since July 1, 2017
1 hour for every 30 hours worked
All employers must let employees accrue and use up to 40 hours of paid sick leave a year. Fewer than 15 employees: 24 hours a year.
| Accrual | 1 hour for every 30 hours worked |
|---|---|
| Annual cap | 40 hours 15+ employees: up to 40 hours a year. Fewer than 15: up to 24 hours. The employer may set a higher limit. |
| Who must provide it | All employers |
| Waiting period | An employer may make employees hired after July 1, 2017 wait until the 90th calendar day of employment. |
| Carryover | Carries over, subject to the yearly use limits. The employer may instead pay out unused time and give the full amount at the start of the next year. |
| Front-loading | Allowed |
| Payout when employment ends | Not required |
| Covered uses | Employee's or family member's illness, injury, health condition, diagnosis or preventive care; domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking needs; public health emergency closures |
Details and exceptions
- The Industrial Commission of Arizona (azica.gov) enforces the law. Its pages returned 403 to plain HTTP, so the statute is the source.
Law: A.R.S. § 23-372 to 23-373 (Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act, Prop. 206)
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Recent changes
Last verified against the official source on October 9, 2026.
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Sources
- Arizona State Legislature (A.R.S. § 23-372); enforced by the Industrial Commission of Arizona · data as of October 8, 2026 · last checked October 9, 2026
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