Labor & Employment

SB 1115 prohibits Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) employees from working remotely as their primary arrangement. The bill directly affects all AHCCCS employees by requiring them to report to the agency's physical worksite regularly, rather than working from home or other remote locations. It defines "work remotely" as having a primary worksite outside the agency's location and mandates that employees not be expected to work remotely on a regular basis. This policy change applies specifically to AHCCCS, Arizona's Medicaid program, and amends the state statutes governing the agency.

SB 1036 revises Arizona's unemployment benefit rules to clarify disqualification standards for job seekers who refuse suitable work or fail to actively seek employment. It defines "suitable work" as positions paying at least the minimum wage and exceeding the individual's weekly benefit amount, with exceptions for unlisted job offers. The bill also updates requirements for "shared work" programs, mandating employers to submit detailed plans showing how reduced hours prevent layoffs and maintain fringe benefits like health insurance for affected workers. These changes directly impact unemployment claimants and employers participating in shared work arrangements.