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Tucson, Arizona
Paid sick leave.

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Separate Tucson rules

No separate Tucson rule is published yet for paid sick leave. The state rule shown below applies unless a different local requirement is verified and published. Do not treat the state figure as a Tucson figure.

Applicable state and federal rules

These are state or federal requirements that may also apply within Tucson. Each entry remains labeled with its own jurisdiction and source.

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Arizona earned paid sick time

1 hour per 30 hours worked; up to 40 hours per year (15+ employees) or 24 hours (under 15)

Arizona's earned paid sick time law (A.R.S. section 23-372) gives employees 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours a year at employers with 15 or more employees and 24 hours a year at smaller employers. Sick time starts accruing on the first day of work and can be used after 90 days.

Employee threshold: 0+ employees in Arizona · All industries
Effective
Jul 1, 2017

Local notes & what to do

Arizona's wage and sick time rules both come from Proposition 206 (2016): the minimum wage is adjusted for inflation each year ($15.15 in 2026, with $15.65 announced for January 1, 2027) and the tip rule is a flat maximum credit of $3.00 per hour rather than a percentage. Earned paid sick time has been required since July 1, 2017. Tucson and Flagstaff set local minimum wages above the state rate.

Official source: Arizona Revised Statutes section 23-372 (Arizona State Legislature) Last checked Nov 1, 2026
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Thresholds, dates & upcoming changes

Jurisdiction / rule Requirement Employees / industry Effective / status Official source / last checked
Arizona
Arizona earned paid sick time 		1 hour per 30 hours worked; up to 40 hours per year (15+ employees) or 24 hours (under 15) 0–any employees
All industries 		Jul 1, 2017
Current 		Arizona Revised Statutes section 23-372 (Arizona State Legislature)
Checked Nov 1, 2026
THE DATED RECORD

What changed in Tucson, Arizona?

Arizona · Paid sick leave

Rule name changed from not previously published to Arizona earned paid sick time. Summary changed from not previously published to Arizona's earned paid sick time law (A.R.S. section 23-372) gives employees 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours a year at employers with 15 or more employees and 24 hours a year at smaller employers. Sick time starts accruing on the first day of work and can be used after 90 days.. Requirement changed from not previously published to 1 hour per 30 hours worked; up to 40 hours per year (15+ employees) or 24 hours (under 15). Numeric amount changed from not previously published to 40. Minimum employer size changed from not previously published to 0 employees. Effective date changed from not previously published to Jul 1, 2017. Publication status changed from not previously published to active. Local guidance changed from not previously published to Arizona's wage and sick time rules both come from Proposition 206 (2016): the minimum wage is adjusted for inflation each year ($15.15 in 2026, with $15.65 announced for January 1, 2027) and the tip rule is a flat maximum credit of $3.00 per hour rather than a percentage. Earned paid sick time has been required since July 1, 2017. Tucson and Flagstaff set local minimum wages above the state rate.. Industry coverage changed from not previously published to not published.

Source: Arizona Revised Statutes section 23-372 (Arizona State Legislature) · Effective Jul 1, 2017 · Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · View current requirement →
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions employers ask about Paid sick leave in Tucson, Arizona

What is the Arizona paid sick leave requirement for 0+ employees?

1 hour per 30 hours worked; up to 40 hours per year (15+ employees) or 24 hours (under 15). Arizona's earned paid sick time law (A.R.S. section 23-372) gives employees 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours a year at employers with 15 or more employees and 24 hours a year at smaller employers. Sick time starts accruing on the first day of work and can be used after 90 days.

When did Arizona earned paid sick time take effect?

Effective July 1, 2017. Source: Arizona Revised Statutes section 23-372 (Arizona State Legislature). Last checked November 1, 2026.

Who must follow Arizona earned paid sick time?

Employers with 0 or more employees in Arizona across all industries.

What is the penalty for violating Arizona earned paid sick time?

No penalty information has been published in this entry. Consult the official source.

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