Arizona Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: What Role Does Government Play In Registered Apprenticeship?
  A: The State of Arizona is authorized, in cooperation with the federal government, to oversee apprenticeship programs registered in the state. The Arizona apprenticeship … More
• Q: What Industries Currently Participate In Registered Apprenticeship?
  A: The following industries are among those that participate in registered apprenticeship: Construction, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Information … More
• Q: Who Should Employers Contact To Develop A Registered Apprenticeship Program?
  A: Information on the registered apprenticeship program can be obtained by contacting the following agencies: The Arizona Department of Commerce Apprenticeship Division: … More
• Q: How Long Do I Have To Work To Be Eligible For Benefits?
  A: You must have wages in at least two quarters of your base period. The base period is the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters from the date your … More
• Q: How Soon After I Am Unemployed Can I File For Benefits?
  A: You can file a claim immediately. You will not receive benefits for any period prior to the effective date of your claim (which is normally the Sunday of the week in … More
• Q: How Much Compensation Can I Receive?
  A: Your weekly benefit amount is 4% of the wages paid during the calendar quarter in your base period with the highest wages. Benefits can range from $40 to a maximum of … More
• Q: How Long Can I Receive Unemployment Benefits?
  A: You may have up to 26 weeks of unemployment insurance benefit payments, depending on how much you earned in your base period. If you return to work or if you have … More
• Q: Can I Receive Benefits If I Quit My Job?
  A: Generally, you must meet certain requirements to be eligible. You must be able to work, available for work, willing to accept suitable work, actively seeking … More
• Q: How Do I File A Claim For Unemployment Compensation?
  A: You can file your initial claim for benefits or reactivate an existing claim using the Arizona Re­employment Rapid Access (ARRA) system. ARRA is the telephone … More
• Q: How Do I Get A Personal Identification Number (Pin)
  A: The first time you call ARRA, you will be asked to select a PIN, made up of four digits. You will need your PIN number to use when filing weekly continued claims … More
• Q: What Happens After The Initial Claim Application Has Been Filed?
  A: You will receive the following: "WAGE STATEMENT" that lists the wages reported by your Base Period employers, the weekly and total amount of benefits you may receive … More

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