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AZ HB2746

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Richard Andrade

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2021
Commerce2/2/2021

Full Bill Text

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