Arkansas Labor Laws: An Employer's Overview

Overtime

Arkansas follows the federal rule: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek, with no separate daily-overtime requirement.

Minimum Wage

Arkansas sets a minimum wage above the federal $7.25 and updates it periodically — confirm the current figure before running payroll.

Breaks

Arkansas has no general adult meal-break mandate, though offered short breaks must be paid.

Paid Sick Leave & Final Pay

Arkansas has no statewide paid sick leave mandate. Final-paycheck timing is state-specific — see the dedicated guides linked below for details, and always confirm against the official source.

Arkansas Labor-Law Snapshot

A quick Arkansas snapshot: the minimum wage is $11.00/hour (about $3.75 above the federal $7.25), overtime is about $16.50/hour, Arkansas has no statewide paid-sick-leave mandate, and a final paycheck is due within 7 days of the discharge on discharge.

For Arkansas employers these rules interact with timekeeping: accurate, audit-logged hours drive overtime, final pay, and break records. Arkansas sets no statewide meal-break requirement and does not mandate paid rest breaks; a final paycheck is due by the next regular payday when an employee resigns. Confirm current Arkansas figures with the state labor office before relying on any single number.

Official Sources

• U.S. DOL — Minimum wage by state
• U.S. DOL — State overtime
• U.S. DOL — State labor offices

More Arkansas Guides

Labor Law Overview in Other States

Arkansas Labor Law Overview: Frequently Asked Questions