Arizona Labor and Employment FAQs

• 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
• Q: How Do I Claim My Weekly Benefits?
  A: The easiest way to file for weekly benefits is by telephone using the. Telephone Information and Payment System (TIPS) This also speeds up the payment process. … More
• Q: What Is The Extended Benefit Program?
  A: The Extended Benefit program goes into effect during years of significant unemployment and provides additional benefits to those individuals who exhaust their regular … More
• Q: As An Employer, How Do I Know If I Am Liable For Arizona Unemployment Taxes?
  A: If you meet one of the following conditions, you are required to pay unemployment taxes: Pay wages of at least $1,500 during a calendar quarter, or; employ at least … More
• Q: How Much Must An Employer Pay In Unemployment Taxes?
  A: The taxes an employer must pay are calculated by multiplying your quarterly taxable wages by your tax rate. They range from 0.05% to 5.40% paid on the first $7000 in … More
• Q: What Is The Jobs Administration?
  A: The JOBS Administration is an employment and training program designed to assist public assistance recipients. It administers the JOBS Program and the Food Stamp … More
• Q: What Are The Guidelines For Drug Testing?
  A: Testing or retesting for the presence of drugs or alcohol by an employer shall be carried out within the terms of a written policy that has been distributed to every … More
• Q: For What Purpose Can An Employer Require Drug Testing?
  A: Within the terms of the written policy, an employer may require the collection and testing of samples for any job­related purposes consistent with business … More

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