AZ SB1369

Amends Arizona law to prohibit employers from paying employees less than "substantially similar work" based on sex, replacing the prior standard of "same classification of work."

Allows wage differentials if the employer demonstrates the difference is based on: a seniority system, merit system, production quality/quantity system, or a bona fide non-sex-based factor (education, training, experience) that is job-related and consistent with business necessity.

Establishes that employees can recover unpaid wages plus an equal amount as liquidated damages, interest, reasonable attorney fees and costs; extends statute of limitations from 6 months to 2 years (3 years for willful violations).

Authorizes the Arizona Labor Commission to initiate civil actions on behalf of affected employees with their consent and allows employees to intervene or file independent actions if commission action takes longer than 180 days.

Requires employers to maintain wage records for three years, prohibits retaliation against employees who invoke enforcement of this section, and requires the commission to keep employee complaint names confidential until the complaint is validated.