Can My Employer Terminate Me For No Reason?
In Arkansas, as in most other states, employment is at will. This means that either the employer or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause. However, there are several exceptions to this general rule.
State and federal law prohibit an employer from firing an employee on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin or disability. A woman cannot be fired if she is pregnant or has an abortion. You may have a remedy if you relied on a written promise that you would not be fired without cause or if you were fired in violation of clear public policy.
There are numerous Federal and State Laws that govern employment relationships. Most violations of the employment relationship are covered by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as Amended (frequently referred to as Title 7), The Arkansas Civil Rights Act of 1993, The Americans With Disabilities Act, The Family Medical Leave Act, or The Age Discrimination and Employment Act. Under Arkansas Law, an employer must have nine or more employees before they are covered. Under Federal Law, an employer must have fifteen or more employees before they are covered by the AntiDiscrimination Laws. However, there are many exceptions to this general rule regarding the number of employees. If you have been discriminated against then you should contact an attorney immediately because you may only have 180 days from the date the act of discrimination occurred to file a charge with the EEOC.
Other Arkansas Labor and Employment FAQs
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Are Minors Prohibited From Any Specific Occupations?
A child under the age of 14 is generally not permitted to work except on school vacations when they are employed by their parents or guardians in occupations owned or … more -
Is A Work Permit Required For Employment Of A Minor?
An employment certificate is required for minors under the age of 16. The certificate is issued by the Department of Labor. Click here for an APPLICATION FOR … more -
Are There Regulations For The Hours A Minor May Be Employed?
A minor under the age of 16 cannot begin work before 6 a.m., work later than 7 p.m., nor more than 8 hours a day, 6 days a week, or more than 48 hours a week, except … more -
Can You Explain The Arkansas New Hire Program?
The New Hire program is a registry for reporting newly hired and returning employees. The purpose of the program is to improve child support collections and reduce … more -
Who Must Report?
All Arkansas employers, including private, nonprofit or government agencies must report all employees who live or work in Arkansas. Federal and State agencies … more -
Who Must Be Reported?
All new employees who live or work in Arkansas and complete a W4 must be reported. This includes full time, part time or student employees. more -
When Does An Employer Report This Information?
New hires must be reported within 20 days of the date he or she was hired. more -
What Information Must Be Reported?
The information that you must report is the employee 's name, address, social security number must be reported, as well as the employer 's name, address, and Federal … more -
What Is The Process For Reporting New Hires?
There are several methods that can be used to report new hires. (1) Online Reporting: First you must register and receive an ID and password. Click here to sign up. … more -
Where Can I Obtain More Information On The New Hire Program?
You can reach the Arkansas New Hire Reporting Center at 18002592095 or 15013762125 for any questions regarding the Hew Hire program. more
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