When you work hard, you deserve to be paid every dollar you earn. Unfortunately, some Arizona employers shortchange their employees—whether through unpaid overtime, withheld final paychecks, or paying below minimum wage.
If your employer isn’t paying you what you’re owed, you have legal rights. At Stone Rose Law, we help Arizona workers hold employers accountable for wage theft.
Our employment attorneys understand state and federal wage laws inside out. We’ll stand up for you and fight to recover your unpaid wages.
Call (480) 498-8998 today to speak with an attorney and discover your legal options.
Wage disputes are often about more than money. They’re about respect, fairness, and keeping your livelihood secure.
At Stone Rose Law, we combine strategic legal action with a no-nonsense approach to holding employers accountable.
We can:
When you work with us, you get an advocate who treats your case with the care it deserves.
Arizona employees are protected by state and federal laws. Federal labor laws often shape state law.
This federal law sets rules for:
These laws are designed to protect against wage and hour disputes to make sure employees are paid properly under federal and state labor laws.
Arizona’s minimum wage as of 2025 is $14.70 per hour. Employers cannot pay less, even if you’re a tipped worker. Tips can count toward the minimum wage only if your tips plus wages meet or exceed this rate.
Under A.R.S. § 23-350 et seq., employers must:
If your employer violates these laws, they may owe you additional compensation and penalties.
Some of the most common unpaid wage violations in Arizona include violations for:
If you’re a nonexempt employee, you should get overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a week. Employers sometimes try to avoid paying overtime by misclassifying you as exempt or forcing off-the-clock work.
Some employers illegally pay less than minimum wage, especially to tipped workers or trainees. Even with tips, your total pay must meet Arizona’s minimum wage requirement.
Your employer can’t keep your last paycheck because you quit or were fired. Arizona law requires the timely payment of all wages owed, including unused vacation, if company policy treats it as earned wages.
If your job includes commissions or bonuses as part of your pay, your employer must follow contractual and policy guidelines to pay you fully and on time.
Any work you do for your employer must be compensated. This includes prep work before shifts, closing duties after clocking out, or mandatory training sessions.
If you work through your meal break or are required to stay at your workstation, your employer must pay you for that time.
Some employers wrongly label employees as independent contractors to avoid wage laws. If your employer controls your schedule, tasks, and how you do your work, you may actually be an employee under the law.
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A successful unpaid wages claim typically includes:
Even if you don’t have all of this, don’t assume you don’t have a case. Our attorneys can help uncover the evidence you need.
In Arizona, deadlines are strict:
Missing these deadlines could cost you your claim, so it’s important to act quickly.
If your claim succeeds, you may be entitled to:
If your employer acted intentionally or egregiously, courts often award enhanced damages to punish and deter future violations.
Here’s what you should do immediately:
1. Keep Records
Save pay stubs, time sheets, schedules, emails, and any written agreements about your pay. If you don’t have formal records, write down your hours worked each day.
2. Calculate What You’re Owed
Compare the hours you worked with what you were paid. Include any unpaid overtime, final paychecks, or missing commissions.
3. Speak With an Unpaid Wages Attorney
An attorney can tell you whether to file with the Industrial Commission or go straight to court for faster recovery and potential double damages.
4. Don’t Quit Without Advice
If you’re still employed, quitting without legal advice could complicate your claim. Talk to an attorney about your options before making any decisions.
Retaliation for asserting your wage rights is illegal. If your employer fires, demotes, cuts your hours, or harasses you because you filed a claim, you may have an additional retaliation case with further damages.
Our employment attorneys will:
We know how to pressure employers into paying what they owe without unnecessary delays or excuses.
If your employer isn’t paying you what you’ve earned, don’t let them get away with it. Stone Rose Law will fight to recover your unpaid wages and hold your employer accountable under Arizona and federal law.
Our employment law firm will help you recover severance pay, overtime wages, or other unpaid wages under state or federal law. Having the right employment lawyer to seek damages can make all the difference in civil action to recover fair compensation.
Call (480) 498-8998 today to schedule a consultation with an experienced lost wages attorney. Protect your income, your dignity, and your future.
