Arkansas
Guide to Arkansas leave laws. Arkansas follows federal FMLA requirements. Learn about employer obligations.
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Annual leave
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Public holidays
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No statutory requirement
Pro-rata: Per employer policy
Carryover: Per employer policy
Sick leave
Statutory: No
Paid days: Varies
Statutory pay: Varies
Eligibility: No state-mandated sick leave
Parental leave
Maternity: 12 weeks (FMLA only)
Paternity: 12 weeks (FMLA only)
Adoption: 12 weeks (FMLA)
Shared leave: 12 weeks combined
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Jury Duty: As needed (unpaid)
Voting Time: Schedule must allow voting (unpaid)
Military Leave: Per USERRA (unpaid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain FMLA records for 3 years, Track employee eligibility
Employer notice: FMLA notice requirements
Employee notice: 30 days for foreseeable leave
Penalties: FMLA violations subject to federal penalties
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr./Robert E. Lee Day: 2025-01-20
Presidents' Day/Daisy Gatson Bates Day: 2025-02-17
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Juneteenth: 2025-06-19
Independence Day: 2025-07-04
Frequently asked questions
Does Arkansas require paid sick leave?
No, Arkansas has no state-mandated paid sick leave. Leave policies are at employer discretion.
Does Arkansas have paid family leave?
No, Arkansas does not have a state paid family leave program. Only federal FMLA applies to eligible employers.
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