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AZ HB2746
Bill
Status
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Richard Andrade
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AI Summary
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Establishes worker protections during public health emergencies, prohibiting employers from discriminating or retaliating against workers who raise health and safety concerns related to the emergency.
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Prevents employers from requiring workers to sign agreements that restrict disclosure of workplace health and safety practices or hazards related to a public health emergency.
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Prohibits retaliation against workers who voluntarily wear personal protective equipment that provides higher protection than employer-provided equipment if recommended by public health agencies and doesn't prevent job performance.
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Allows workers to file complaints with the Department of Labor within two years of violations, with remedies including reinstatement, back pay, civil penalties of at least $100 per day, and attorney fees.
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Permits workers or whistleblowers to file civil suits in superior court seeking damages up to $10,000 or lost wages, plus compensatory and punitive damages, with court authority to award reasonable attorney fees to prevailing plaintiffs.
Legislative Description
Workers' rights; public health emergency
Appropriations
Last Action
House read second time
2/3/2021