Arizona § 23-205 - Employee scheduling; state preemption; exemptions

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-205 — Employee scheduling; state preemption; exemptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 23-205. Employee scheduling; state preemption; exemptions

A. A city, town or county may not adopt an ordinance, resolution or other regulation that requires an employer to alter or adjust any employee scheduling unless the alteration or adjustment is required by state or federal law.  The regulation of employee scheduling is a matter of statewide concern and is not subject to further regulation by a city, town or county.

B. This section does not prohibit:

1. City, town or county scheduling requirements that apply to employees of the city, town or county.

2. A city or town from prescribing security personnel scheduling in specific accordance with a public safety plan ordinance that was adopted by a city or town on or before January 1, 2016.

 

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 23-205

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-205 cover?

Section 23-205 ("Employee scheduling; state preemption; exemptions") 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 § 23-205?

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Is this the official text of Arizona law?

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How does Arizona § 23-205 apply to my situation?

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