Paid Sick Leave in Arkansas
Arkansas (AR) · Paid sick leave · Last reviewed July 2026
State mandate
None statewide
Typical accrual
1 hr per 30 worked
Does Arkansas Require Paid Sick Leave?
Arkansas does not currently have a statewide paid sick leave mandate, though some cities may, and the list of states with mandates keeps growing. Many employers offer paid sick time voluntarily to stay competitive.
How Accrual Usually Works
Where sick leave is required, employers typically choose between accrual (employees earn time as they work, e.g., 1 hour per 30 worked) and front-loading (granting a lump sum at the start of the year). A time and attendance system makes either method easy by tracking hours worked and balances automatically.
Recordkeeping
Track accrued and used sick time per employee, show balances on pay stubs where required, and keep the records for the retention period your state specifies.
Arkansas Labor-Law Snapshot
Arkansas has no statewide paid-sick-leave mandate. Separately, the Arkansas minimum wage is $11.00/hour (about $3.75 above the federal $7.25), overtime is about $16.50/hour, 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.
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Arkansas Paid Sick Leave: Frequently Asked Questions
Is paid sick leave required in Arkansas?
No — Arkansas has no statewide paid sick leave mandate, although some cities may require it and many employers offer it voluntarily.
How much sick leave do employees earn?
Where required, a common standard is one hour of paid sick time per 30 hours worked, subject to caps and carryover rules that vary — check the current rules.
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