It is contrary to public policy for an employer to employ a minor in an occupation at an oppressive and unreasonable wage as defined by section 23-311, and any contract, agreement or understanding for, or in relation to such employment, is void.

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Terms Used In Arizona Laws 23-328

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Employer: means every person, firm, corporation, agent, manager, representative, contractor, subcontractor, principal or other person having control or direction of any minor employed at any labor, or responsible directly or indirectly for the wages of another. See Arizona Laws 23-311
  • Minor: means a person of either sex under the age of eighteen years. See Arizona Laws 23-311
  • Occupation: means any class of work in any industry, trade, business, or branch thereof, in which minors are gainfully employed, but does not include domestic service in the home of an employer or agricultural labor. See Arizona Laws 23-311
  • Oppressive and unreasonable wage: means a wage which is both less than the fair and reasonable value of the services rendered and less than sufficient to meet the minimum cost of living necessary for health. See Arizona Laws 23-311