SB 1568 Summary

• Establishes a family and medical leave insurance program administered by the Industrial Commission of Arizona, effective January 1, 2026, providing wage replacement benefits for eligible workers.

• Provides up to 26 weeks of paid leave for serious health conditions and up to 24 weeks for childbirth/adoption, family care, military qualifying exigencies, and domestic violence/abuse situations.

• Benefits are funded by equal employer-employee payroll contributions (1-to-1 ratio) starting January 1, 2025, with contribution rates set annually by the Commission based on actuarial principles.

• Calculates weekly benefits at 90% of average weekly wage for lower earners, with a tiered formula for higher earners and a maximum of $1,000 per week (adjustable annually) and minimum of $100 per week.

• Prohibits employer retaliation against employees for requesting or using benefits, requires job restoration upon return from leave, maintains health insurance during leave, and establishes civil remedies including damages, attorney fees, and enforcement by the Commission or courts.