Arizona Construction Laborer Overtime & Pay Rules
Side-by-side statutory audit of Construction Laborer hourly wages, 1.5x overtime thresholds, shift benchmarks ($22.50/hr median), and meal break penalty pay under A.R.S. § 23-363.
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In Arizona, a Construction Laborer is entitled to a minimum statutory base wage of $14.35/hr (State industry median: $22.50/hr). Overtime is calculated at 1.5x regular rate after 40 hours per week under A.R.S. § 23-363.
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FLSA Exemption & Overtime Rules for Construction Laborers in Arizona
Non-Exempt (Eligible for 1.5x Overtime & Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages)
Manual labor positions cannot be classified as exempt executive or administrative employees under 29 CFR § 541.3.
Arizona Labor Code & FLSA Authority
Statutory Citation: A.R.S. § 23-363
Arizona minimum wage ($14.35/hr) is indexed annually under the Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act. Includes mandatory paid sick leave accrual.
Employee Statutory Rights (AZ)
- ✓ Statutory minimum wage of $14.35/hr.
- ✓ Paid earned sick time (1 hour accrued per 30 hours worked).
- ✓ Overtime pay at 1.5x regular rate over 40 hours.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (AZ)
- § Pay tipped workers at least $11.35/hr direct cash wage.
- § Track paid sick time accrual on pay stubs.
- § Comply with annual cost-of-living minimum wage adjustments.
Common Arizona Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Failing to track paid sick time accrual.
Retaliation against employees exercising statutory rights.
Improper tip credit deductions.
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Audit Arizona Construction Laborer Overtime & Pay
Verify 2026 statutory minimum wage floors, 1.5x overtime thresholds, and meal break penalties for Construction Laborers in Arizona.