Arizona § 23-1602 - Determination of employment relationship; prohibition

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-1602 — Determination of employment relationship; prohibition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 23-1602. Determination of employment relationship; prohibition

Except for the enforcement of chapter 2, article 10 of this title, any supervision or control exercised by an employing unit to comply with any statute, rule or code adopted by the federal government, this state or a political subdivision of this state or any requirement of licensing, professional or ethical standards may not be considered for the purposes of determining the independent contractor or employment status of any relationship or individual for the purposes of this title.  This section does not otherwise affect any investigatory or enforcement authority related to the determination of the independent contractor or employment status of any relationship as provided by this title or federal law.

 

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 23-1602

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-1602 cover?

Section 23-1602 ("Determination of employment relationship; prohibition") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Arizona § 23-1602?

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Is this the official text of Arizona law?

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How does Arizona § 23-1602 apply to my situation?

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