1. A. Upon receipt of a complaint alleging a violation of the Act, the Department shall issue a Findings and Order of its determination.

2. B. If the Department determines that an employer has violated the Act, the Department shall:

   1. 1. Shall direct the employer or other person to cease and desist from the violation and may take action necessary to remedy the violation, and
   2. 2. Order the employer to pay a civil penalty to the general fund, consistent with A.R.S. § 23-236.
3. C. If the Department determines that no violation of the Act has occurred, or if the Department is unable to reach a conclusion based on the evidence submitted, the Department shall notify the parties and shall dismiss the complaint.
4. D. The Director of the Department shall sign the written Findings and Order issued by the Department.

Historical Note

Adopted effective January 13, 1976 (Supp. 76-1). Former Section R4-13-904 repealed, new Section R4-13-904 adopted effective May 27, 1977 (Supp. 77-3). R20-5-904 recodified from R4-13-904 (Supp. 95-1). Section expired pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1056(E), filed in the Office of the Secretary of State February 4, 2000 (Supp. 00-1). New Section made by final rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 2130 (June 28, 2024), effective August 5, 2024 (Supp. 24-2).