Unemployment After Quitting in Arkansas
When quitting a job in Arkansas still qualifies for unemployment, and what counts as good cause.
Short answer: You may receive benefits if you can show you left your last job for good cause related to the job, such as unsafe working conditions, or because you or your child were victims of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault. Arkansas Division of Workforce Services, Unemployment Insurance Handbook (2026), Section 2
| If you quit | You may receive benefits if you can show you left your last job for good cause related to the job, such as unsafe working conditions, or because you or your child were victims of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault. You may not receive benefits if you left for personal reasons not related to work. |
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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 Being Fired 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 quit in Arkansas?
You may receive benefits if you can show you left your last job for good cause related to the job, such as unsafe working conditions, or because you or your child were victims of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault. You may not receive benefits if you left for personal reasons not related to work.
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.