State reference · AZ
Arizona ADA + employment hiring law
Arizona Civil Rights Act, A.R.S. § 41-1463. Enforced by Arizona Civil Rights Division (Arizona Attorney General). Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Arizona Civil Rights Act is codified at A.R.S. § 41-1463.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Arizona Civil Rights Division (Arizona Attorney General)
Agency website: https://www.azag.gov/civil-rights
Arizona Civil Rights Division has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
15+ employees under A.R.S. § 41-1461(2).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Arizona case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Arizona-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Arizona?
Arizona Civil Rights Act, codified at A.R.S. § 41-1463. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Arizona?
Arizona Civil Rights Division (Arizona Attorney General). Arizona Civil Rights Division has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Arizona?
15+ employees under A.R.S. § 41-1461(2).
How does Arizona interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Arizona employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. Arizona Civil Rights Division has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Arizona statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: A.R.S. § 41-1463. Agency: Arizona Civil Rights Division (Arizona Attorney General) at https://www.azag.gov/civil-rights. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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