Tucson cannot create its own paid sick or family leave law because ARS §23-204 preempts most local employment regulation; instead, Arizona Prop 206 paid sick time applies statewide to most employers.
Arizona Revised Statutes §23-204 preempts cities from regulating most aspects of employment, including most paid leave categories beyond those carved out by voter initiative. As a result, Tucson cannot enact stand-alone paid family or paid medical leave ordinances. Employees in Tucson instead receive earned paid sick time under Proposition 206 (2016): generally one hour of paid sick time per 30 hours worked, capped at 40 hours per year for employers with 15 or more employees and 24 hours for smaller employers. Federal FMLA may apply for unpaid family leave at qualifying employers.
Employers who deny accrued paid sick time, retaliate against employees who use it, or fail to keep required records face Industrial Commission complaints, back pay, and civil penalties under state law.
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