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Unpaid Minimum Wage

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Unpaid Minimum Wage

Workers in Arizona must at least be paid the minimum wage. Under the Arizona Minimum Wage Statute, the minimum wage for employees in Arizona is $14.35 as of January 1, 2024. The minimum wage in Arizona increases on January 1 of each year to account for the cost of living.

Many employers make it seem like they are paying the minimum wage because the rate will show up on your paycheck. However, if you’re working at or near the minimum wage and are required to work unrecorded time off the clock, your wages likely fall below the minimum wage requirement. This is just one example of how employers frequently fail to pay their employees all the wages they are due.

The laws governing unpaid minimum wage applicable to employees in Arizona require an employer to pay for the employee’s attorneys’ fees and costs. If you believe you may be performing work off the clock, resulting in your wages falling below the minimum wage, our lawyers at Frankel Syverson PLLC may be able to represent you at zero out-of-pocket cost to you.

We have litigated numerous cases where businesses have failed to pay employees the minimum wage.

Here is a list of common violations we have seen regarding the minimum wage:

  • Paying below the minimum wage: Employers must ensure that all employees are paid at least the current minimum wage rate. 

  • Off-the-clock work: Employers must compensate employees for all hours worked, including work performed before or after scheduled shifts. Requiring employees to work off the clock or not paying them for such time could result in a violation of minimum wage laws.

  • Unauthorized deductions: Employers cannot make unauthorized deductions from an employee's wages that would bring their earnings below the minimum wage. Deductions, such as for uniforms or equipment, that would result in the employee being paid less than the minimum wage are generally not permissible.

  • Misclassifying employees: Misclassifying employees as independent contractors or exempt from minimum wage requirements when they should be classified as employees eligible for minimum wage is a common violation. 

  • Failure to pay for mandatory training time: If training is required for a job, employers typically must pay employees at least the minimum wage for that time.

If you believe you have been deprived
of wages you earned, it's time to take action.

Our skilled employment lawyers are here to help you understand your rights, assess the viability of your case, and guide you through the process of initiating legal action for unpaid wages.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward reclaiming what you are owed.