Arizona Civil Rights Laws
Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors | Last reviewed June 20, 2016
This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by FindLaw’s team of legal writers and attorneys and in accordance with our editorial standards.
The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our contributing authors. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please contact an attorney in your area.
Civil rights are the rights of individuals to be treated as equals under the law, which includes freedom from discrimination in employment. Most civil rights laws are federal, including those encoded in the Civil Rights Act of 1964, but states sometimes extend extra protections.
In addition to federal protections, Arizona's civil rights laws also make attorney's fees recoverable by plaintiffs.
Below you will find Arizona-specific laws on civil rights in various different contexts, including whether private civil rights actions are permitted, applicable statutes of limitations, and pertinent code provisions. See FindLaw's Civil Rights section to learn more.
| Code Section | 41-1401, et seq. |
| Agency | Civil Rights Advisory Board |
| Administrative Preemption | No |
| Private Action Permitted? | §41-1492.08 (c): Yes |
| Attorney Fees Recoverable by Plaintiff? | §41-1481 (J): Yes |
| Statute of Limitations | 2 yrs.; 180 days through the Civil Rights Division §41-1492.09 |
Note: State laws are constantly changing -- contact an Arizona employment law attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.
Arizona Employment Laws: Related Resources- Fair Pay and Time Off FAQ
- Minimum Wage and Overtime Basics
- Federal Civil Rights Laws
- Civil Rights Enforcement and Lawsuits