Many workers cannot afford to miss a day of work, even when they are sick. But, now more than ever, it is important that people be able to stay home when they are not feeling well.
Fortunately, for workers in Arizona, the state’s Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act of 2017 , guarantees paid sick leave for all employees, with very few exceptions. The law makes it mandatory for Arizona employers to provide eligible employees with a minimum amount of paid sick leave every year.
Along with the ability to use paid sick leave when they are ill, employees in Arizona can use paid sick leave to care for family members when needed, children during school closings, and to deal with domestic violence or sexual assault. Furthermore, an employee does not need to provide their employer with a doctor’s note or other documentation unless they are absent from work for three or more days.
Mandatory paid sick leave for eligible employees does not replace more generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits that an employer may already offer its employees. It simply ensures that all employees in Arizona are provided at least some paid sick leave.
If you are an employee in Arizona, who has been denied your rightful paid sick leave, or who has suffered retaliation by your employer for asserting your rights, call Robinson Law Offices at (602) 899-5554 to discuss your case with an experienced Arizona employment lawyer. You may be entitled to compensation.