Unemployment for Self-Employed and Gig Workers in Arizona
Whether 1099 contractors, gig workers and the self-employed can collect unemployment in Arizona, and what misclassified workers can do.
Short answer: Under Arizona's unemployment law, an employee is someone who performs services subject to the employer's direction, rule or control over both how the work is done and the result. Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 23-613.01
| Self-employed, 1099 and gig workers | Under Arizona's unemployment law, an employee is someone who performs services subject to the employer's direction, rule or control over both how the work is done and the result. Signs of control include controlling hours, work location, the right to work for others, tools, equipment, materials and expenses. The law excludes people who work as independent contractors, business persons, agents or consultants, or in an independent profession, trade or occupation, and people the federal government does not treat as employees for federal unemployment tax purposes. Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 23-613.01 |
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FAQ
Can self-employed or gig workers get unemployment in Arizona?
Under Arizona's unemployment law, an employee is someone who performs services subject to the employer's direction, rule or control over both how the work is done and the result. Signs of control include controlling hours, work location, the right to work for others, tools, equipment, materials and expenses. The law excludes people who work as independent contractors, business persons, agents or consultants, or in an independent profession, trade or occupation, and people the federal government does not treat as employees for federal unemployment tax purposes.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.