US Jurisdictions

Arkansas

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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

    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

    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

    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

    Recruiting: Arkansas

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Arkansas laws addressing employer recruiting practices. It covers recruiting methods and sources, advertising dos and don'ts, laws regarding job applications, considerations for recruiting minors, avoiding discrimination risk and more.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Overtime: Arkansas

    Arkansas's wage and hour law requires covered employers to pay nonexempt employees overtime for every hour worked in excess of 40 hours in a workweek. This guide provides an in-depth review of Arkansas employment law requirements HR must follow with respect to this law.

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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.

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    Employment Law Guide

    HR Management: Arkansas

    Arkansas law does not require private employers to provide employees with access to their personnel files.

Arkansas at a Glance