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- At-Will Employment: Arkansas follows the at-will employment doctrine, meaning employers can terminate employees for any reason, except illegal reasons such as discrimination or retaliation.
- Minimum Wage: The minimum wage in Arkansas is $11.00 per hour for employers with four or more employees. Employers must adhere to both state and federal wage regulations and pay the higher rate when applicable.
- Child Labor Laws: The minimum age for employment is 14. Restrictions apply to the types of work and hours minors can work to ensure their safety and well-being.
Arkansas requires employers to pay employees at least twice a month. For businesses earning more than $500,000 annually, certain exempt employees making over $25,000 per year may be paid monthly. Employers must withhold federal and state income taxes, Social Security, and Medicare taxes from wages. Additionally, employers are responsible for unemployment insurance taxes, with rates ranging from 0.3% to 14% depending on various factors.
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- Health Insurance: Employers with 50 or more full-time employees must provide health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
- Workers' Compensation: Most employers are required to carry workers' compensation insurance to cover work-related injuries or illnesses.
- Unemployment Insurance: Employers must pay unemployment insurance taxes to support employees who lose their jobs through no fault of their own.
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