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Arkansas Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: Where Can I Obtain More Information On The New Hire Program?
  A: You can reach the Arkansas New Hire Reporting Center at 1­800­259­2095 or 1­501­376­2125 for any questions regarding the Hew Hire program. More
• Q: What is the minimum wage in Arkansas?
  A: The minimum wage in the State of Arkansas is $6.25, which is currently the same as the federal minimum wage. This applies to employers of 4 or more employees. More
• Q: If I Am Fired From My Job, How Soon Must My Employer Pay Me?
  A: If you are terminated from your job, your employer must pay you all earnings owed within seven working days of termination provided you have requested or demanded … More
• Q: When Does An Employer Have To Pay Overtime?
  A: Overtime pay is one and one­half times the regular rate of pay. An employer must pay overtime to non­exempt employees for all hours actually worked in excess … More
• Q: What Are The Requirements For A Business To Be Covered By State Wage And Hour Laws As Opposed To Federal Laws?
  A: An employer must follow the strictest child labor laws, state or federal. To determine which law the employer of employees over the age of 17 is covered by, an … More
• Q: Am I Entitled To Lunch Or Rest Breaks?
  A: There is no law that requires an employer to provide for lunch or rest breaks. The exception is that State law requires rest breaks for children under the age of 16 … More
• Q: Can My Employer Terminate Me For No Reason?
  A: 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 … More
• Q: Is My Employer Required By Law To Provide Me With My Personnel Records If Requested?
  A: There is no state law that requires non­governmental employers to provide personnel records to an employee. Government employees are covered by the Freedom of … More
• Q: What Kinds Of Employers Are Covered By The Arkansas Occupational Health And Safety Regulations?
  A: Arkansas Occupational Health and Safety regulations protect state, county and municipal workers, who are not covered by OSHA. These regulations can be obtained by … More
• Q: What Can I Do To Insure I Am In Compliance With Federal Osha Regulations Without Hiring A Private Consultant?
  A: The Arkansas Department of Labor offers OSHA consultation services at no cost to employers. Consultation services include worksite surveys to help employers recognize … More
• Q: How Do I File For Unemployment Compensation?
  A: You may file a claim in person at any Employment Security Department Office or on claim filing forms, which are available in most public buildings. File immediately … More

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