US Jurisdictions

Arkansas

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    Employment Law Guide

    Immigration, Form I-9 and Work Visas: Arkansas

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Arkansas requirements regarding immigration and the employment eligibility verification process for public contractors.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Interviewing and Selecting Job Candidates: Arkansas

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Arkansas laws applicable to employers when interviewing and selecting prospective employees. It covers acceptable and unacceptable interview questions, laws restricting certain types of inquiries, and how antidiscrimination laws apply during the interview and selection process.

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    Posters and Notices

    Arkansas Clean Indoor Air Act of 2006 Poster

    Employers covered by the Arkansas Clean Indoor Air Act should consider providing the Arkansas Clean Indoor Air Act of 2006 Poster.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Jury Duty: Arkansas

    This guide provides an overview of Arkansas law regarding jury duty leave for employees. It covers employer obligations to provide leave, employee eligibility for leave, compensation during leave, and prohibited actions against employees who perform jury service.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Health Care Continuation (COBRA): Arkansas

    Arkansas law requires covered employers to provide eligible employees and dependents the option of continuing health care coverage under certain circumstances. This guide helps HR professionals understand requirements related to continued health care coverage and conversion coverage.

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    Employment Law Guide

    New Hire Paperwork: Arkansas

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Arkansas laws related to obtaining information from and providing information to new hires during the onboarding process.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Negligent Hiring: Arkansas

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Arkansas law regarding employer liability for negligent hiring and negligent retention. It discusses how to minimize the risk of negligent hiring and retention claims through various forms of screening and covers legal limitations on these screening methods.

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    Employment Law Guide

    USERRA: Arkansas

    This guide provides an overview of Arkansas military leave law. It covers employer obligations and employee rights, discrimination, and the importance of maintaining documentation regarding military leave.

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    Employment Law Guide

    The Unionization Process: Arkansas

    This guide provides an overview of laws relevant to the unionization process in Arkansas. It includes information on the state's right-to-work status, and protections against mandatory union membership or dues payment.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Recordkeeping for Employee Compensation Purposes: Arkansas

    Arkansas law requires covered employers to keep records about employees' wages and hours, including the minimum wage tip credit. This guide provides an in-depth review of Arkansas employment law requirements HR must follow with respect to wage and hour recordkeeping.

Arkansas at a Glance

Arkansas Employment Law Guide

At-Will, Contracts and Restrictive Covenants

EEO

Employee Benefits

Employee Leaves

Employee Management

HR Strategy, Management and the Law

Labor Relations

Organizational Exit

Payroll

Recruiting and Hiring

Risk Management - Health, Safety, Security

Types of Employers and Workers

Wage and Hour