Arkansas Employment Laws
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Welcome to FindLaw's section on Arkansas employment laws, covering a wide variety of laws and regulations that define the legal relationship between employee and employer in the state. In this section, you will find information about wage and hour laws -- which include minimum wage, limits for how long a shift may be, and meal break requirements -- along with articles on whistleblower laws and so-called right to work laws. This section also includes a list of official legal holidays and general information about the civil statute of limitations in Arkansas. Click on a link below to learn more about the main employment laws of Arkansas.