SB 1410 Summary

• Establishes a family and medical leave insurance program in Arizona administered by the Industrial Commission, effective January 1, 2028, providing wage replacement benefits for eligible employees.

• Eligible covered individuals can receive up to 26 weeks of benefits annually for serious health conditions, or up to 24 weeks for childbirth/adoption, caring for family members, military service-related needs, or safe leave related to domestic violence/sexual violence.

• Weekly benefit amounts range from 90% of average weekly wage for lower-income workers to a tiered structure for higher earners, with a maximum of $1,000 per week (adjusted annually) and a $100 minimum weekly benefit.

• Employers and employees share payroll contributions equally beginning January 1, 2027, with contribution rates set by the commission based on actuarial principles to maintain the family and medical leave insurance fund.

• Prohibits employer retaliation against employees exercising leave rights, requires job restoration with equivalent pay and benefits upon return, and establishes enforcement mechanisms including civil actions with damages, attorney fees, and court remedies.