Final Paycheck Laws in Arkansas
When a Arkansas employer must pay your last paycheck if you are fired, laid off or quit, and whether unused vacation must be paid out.
Short answer: By the next regular payday. An employer that still has not paid within 7 days after that payday owes the employee double the wages due. Ark. Code § 11-4-405
| Final paycheck if fired or laid off | By the next regular payday. An employer that still has not paid within 7 days after that payday owes the employee double the wages due. Arkansas Code text read on a public code mirror (FindLaw), because the official Arkansas Code is published through LexisNexis. Source: Ark. Code § 11-4-405 |
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| Unused vacation / PTO payout | Only if the employer's policy promises it. To claim unpaid vacation, sick, holiday, bonus or severance pay through the Division of Labor, the worker must provide a copy of the company policy showing it is payable. |
Where to get help in Arkansas
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FAQ
When do I get my final paycheck if I'm fired in Arkansas?
By the next regular payday. An employer that still has not paid within 7 days after that payday owes the employee double the wages due.
Does an employer have to pay out unused PTO in Arkansas?
Only if the employer's policy promises it. To claim unpaid vacation, sick, holiday, bonus or severance pay through the Division of Labor, the worker must provide a copy of the company policy showing it is payable.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.