By Howard Fischer | Capitol Media Services/Arizona Capitol Times
Calling the measure unconstitutional, a major union, state lawmakers and city council members are asking a judge to void a new state law designed to block local governments from telling private employers they have to provide paid time off for workers.
The lawsuit filed in Maricopa County Superior Court contends HB2579 runs afoul of restrictions placed on the Legislature by voters over measures approved at the ballot. The challengers want a ruling that the measure cannot take effect as scheduled in August.
That move, if successful, would mark the second time in two years that the state has had to back down over local regulation of employment.
