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Arizona Workers' Compensation Laws

Arizona requires all employers with 1 or more employees to carry workers' compensation insurance — there is no minimum employee threshold. Claims must be filed within 1 year of the injury or when the right to compensation accrued. TTD benefits are 66 2/3% of average monthly wage plus $25/month per dependent.

Last verified: 2026-02-25

Statute of Limitations

1-year claim filing deadlineA.R.S. § 23-1061

Claims must be filed within 1 year from when the injury occurred or the right to compensation accrued. The time begins when the injury becomes manifest or when the claimant knew or should have known of the compensable injury. Employers must notify their insurance carrier and the Industrial Commission within 10 days of receiving notice of an accident.

Key Arizona Statutes

Employer Coverage RequirementA.R.S. § 23-961

All employers must carry workers' compensation insurance with no minimum employee threshold. Coverage through an authorized carrier, state compensation fund, or self-insurance (minimum $100,000 deposit). Uninsured employers are personally liable for all compensation.

Temporary Total Disability BenefitsA.R.S. § 23-1041

TTD benefits are 66 2/3% of the employee's average monthly wage, plus $25/month for each dependent. Maximum weekly benefit is set annually by the Industrial Commission of Arizona based on the state average monthly wage.

Permanent Partial DisabilityA.R.S. § 23-1044

Compensation based on scheduled losses (specific body parts) or unscheduled losses at 66 2/3% of the difference between pre-injury and post-injury earning capacity.

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