This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.

Wage Backpay in Arizona

Under Arizona law, an employer who fails to pay wages due must pay the employee the unpaid wages plus a penalty of $303.00 for each violation. This rule appears in A.R.S. §§ 23-363(C) and 23-364(D), (G)-(H). The $303.00 penalty is a fixed amount per violation, not a percentage of the unpaid wages. Federal law under 29 U.S.C. § 207(a)(1) also governs overtime pay requirements. The exact calculation of total backpay depends on the specific facts of the case, including the number of violations and the amount of unpaid wages. The official source at the link provided sets out the complete rule. To estimate a specific backpay amount, use the calculator below.

Wage calculation example

For a Arizona wage or overtime example, use only values backed by the verified rule packet. The verified packet cites 29 U.S.C. § 207(a)(1); A.R.S. §§ 23-363(C), 23-364(D), (G)-(H) (https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section207&num=0).

Example inputs:

• Hourly rate: $15.15
• Hours at issue: 10
• Applied multiplier: 2x

Calculation:

• Multiply the hourly rate by the hours at issue.
• Apply the verified multiplier when the claim type requires it.
• Example amount: $303.00

This example is generated from packet-backed values. Confirm coverage, exemptions, lookback periods, and liquidated-damages rules before relying on the amount.

Wage calculation example

For a Arizona wage or overtime example, use only values backed by the verified rule packet. The verified packet cites 29 U.S.C. § 207(a)(1); A.R.S. §§ 23-363(C), 23-364(D), (G)-(H) (https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section207&num=0).

Example inputs:

• Hourly rate: $15.15
• Hours at issue: 10
• Applied multiplier: 2x

Calculation:

• Multiply the hourly rate by the hours at issue.
• Apply the verified multiplier when the claim type requires it.
• Example amount: $303.00

This example is generated from packet-backed values. Confirm coverage, exemptions, lookback periods, and liquidated-damages rules before relying on the amount.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the wage backpay calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.