Arkansas Employment Laws

Arkansas employment laws cover a wide variety of laws and regulations that define the legal relationship between employee and employer in the state.

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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.

Learn About Arkansas Employment Laws

  • Arkansas Wage and Hour Laws

    Overview of Arkansas laws and regulations collectively known as "wage and hour" laws, which include matters such as minimum wage, maximum daily working hours, and break periods.

  • Arkansas Right to Work Laws

    Basics of Arkansas's so-called "right to work" law, which prohibits unions from collecting fees from workers who choose not to officially join the union, even if they receive union benefits.

  • Arkansas Civil Statute of Limitations

    Summary of the time limits for filing civil lawsuits in Arkansas, referred to as the civil statute of limitations; with information about when time is "tolled" and other details.

  • Arkansas Legal Holiday Laws

    List of the various state holidays in Arkansas that are considered "legal holidays," such as New Year's Day and Labor Day, with information about employee time off and holiday pay.

  • Arkansas Whistleblower Laws

    A primer on Arkansas's whistleblower protection law, which prohibits public workers from being adversely treated (such as being fired) after reporting a safety or legal violation by the employer.

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