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Arizona final paycheck

Discharged: within 7 working days or end of next regular pay period, whichever is sooner. Quit: next regular payday

Under A.R.S. section 23-353, an Arizona employer must pay a discharged employee within seven working days or by the end of the next regular pay period, whichever is sooner. An employee who quits must be paid by the regular payday for the pay period in which the termination occurred.

Employee threshold: 0+ employees in Arizona · All industries
Effective
Jan 1, 2000

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.

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Thresholds, dates & upcoming changes

Jurisdiction / rule Requirement Employees / industry Effective / status Official source / last checked
Arizona
Arizona final paycheck
Discharged: within 7 working days or end of next regular pay period, whichever is sooner. Quit: next regular payday 0–any employees
All industries
Jan 1, 2000
Current
Arizona Revised Statutes section 23-353 (Arizona State Legislature)
Checked Nov 1, 2026
THE DATED RECORD

What changed in Arizona?

Arizona · Final paycheck

Rule name changed from not previously published to Arizona final paycheck. Summary changed from not previously published to Under A.R.S. section 23-353, an Arizona employer must pay a discharged employee within seven working days or by the end of the next regular pay period, whichever is sooner. An employee who quits must be paid by the regular payday for the pay period in which the termination occurred.. Requirement changed from not previously published to Discharged: within 7 working days or end of next regular pay period, whichever is sooner. Quit: next regular payday. Numeric amount changed from not previously published to not published. Minimum employer size changed from not previously published to 0 employees. Effective date changed from not previously published to Jan 1, 2000. 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 23-353 (Arizona State Legislature) · Effective Jan 1, 2000 · Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · View current requirement →
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Questions employers ask about Final paycheck in Arizona

What is the Arizona final paycheck requirement for 0+ employees?

Discharged: within 7 working days or end of next regular pay period, whichever is sooner. Quit: next regular payday. Under A.R.S. section 23-353, an Arizona employer must pay a discharged employee within seven working days or by the end of the next regular pay period, whichever is sooner. An employee who quits must be paid by the regular payday for the pay period in which the termination occurred.

When did Arizona final paycheck take effect?

Effective January 1, 2000. Source: Arizona Revised Statutes section 23-353 (Arizona State Legislature). Last checked November 1, 2026.

Who must follow Arizona final paycheck?

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

What is the penalty for violating Arizona final paycheck?

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

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