Unemployment After Being Fired in Arkansas
Whether you can collect unemployment in Arkansas after being fired, what counts as misconduct, and how to appeal a denial.
Short answer: You may not receive benefits if you were fired for misconduct, which the state describes as careless or deliberate behavior that results in being fired or suspended from your job. Arkansas Division of Workforce Services, Unemployment Insurance Handbook (2026), Section 2 and Glossary
| If you were fired | You may not receive benefits if you were fired for misconduct, which the state describes as careless or deliberate behavior that results in being fired or suspended from your job. Being fired for other reasons does not by itself disqualify you. |
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| Appealing a denial | You have 20 days from the mailing date of the decision to appeal to the Arkansas Appeal Tribunal. File by mail (Arkansas Appeal Tribunal, P.O. Box 8013, Little Rock, AR 72203), email, fax (501-682-7734) with a copy of the Notice of Agency Determination, or in person at a local office. You then have 20 days from the Tribunal's decision to appeal to the Board of Review, and 30 days to petition the Arkansas Court of Appeals yourself. Keep filing weekly claims during your appeal. |
Where to get help in Arkansas
More Arkansas unemployment benefits
- Logging In to Your Arkansas Unemployment Claim
- Unemployment for Self-Employed and Gig Workers in Arkansas
- Unemployment After Quitting in Arkansas
- How Much Unemployment Pays in Arkansas
- How to File for Unemployment in Arkansas
- All Arkansas unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you were fired in Arkansas?
You may not receive benefits if you were fired for misconduct, which the state describes as careless or deliberate behavior that results in being fired or suspended from your job. Being fired for other reasons does not by itself disqualify you.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in Arkansas?
You have 20 days from the mailing date of the decision to appeal to the Arkansas Appeal Tribunal. File by mail (Arkansas Appeal Tribunal, P.O. Box 8013, Little Rock, AR 72203), email, fax (501-682-7734) with a copy of the Notice of Agency Determination, or in person at a local office. You then have 20 days from the Tribunal's decision to appeal to the Board of Review, and 30 days to petition the Arkansas Court of Appeals yourself. Keep filing weekly claims during your appeal.
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.