Arizona Revised Statutes Title 23. Labor § 23-357. Investigation of wage and nonwage compensation claims

A. The department shall investigate wage and nonwage claims timely filed under § 23-356 to determine if wages are due or if a dispute exists between the parties to the claim.

B. Upon completion of its investigation, the department shall notify the parties to the claim of its findings in writing, which may include a finding that a dispute exists which cannot be resolved by the department's investigation. If it is determined that the claim for unpaid wages is valid, the department shall direct that the unpaid wages be paid by the party responsible for their payment.