Arkansas does not have a state-wide paid sick leave mandate. Employers must comply with federal FMLA requirements. Arkansas provides job protections for jury duty and voting leave.

Paid Sick Leave

Not statutorily required

Paid Family Leave

Not statutorily required

Unpaid Family & Medical Leave

Program Federal FMLA
Duration Up to 12 weeks under FMLA in a 12-month period.
Eligibility FMLA: employers with 50+ employees, 12 months and 1,250 hours.

Arkansas does not have a separate state family leave law.

Jury Duty Leave

Program Arkansas Code Section 16-31-101
Paid? No — employers are not required to pay, but cannot penalize employees.

Employers must allow employees to serve on a jury. Employers cannot terminate or penalize employees for jury service.

Voting Leave

Program Arkansas Code Section 7-1-103
Paid? No — employers are not required to pay, but must allow reasonable time off.

Employees who do not have sufficient time outside working hours to vote are entitled to reasonable time off.

Military Leave

Program Arkansas Code Section 21-4-401

Employees who are members of the National Guard or reserves are entitled to military leave.

Other Leave

Bereavement Leave

Not statutorily required.

Sources

This page is provided for general guidance and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the cited sources for current law before making employment decisions.