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Arkansas Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: A.C.A. § 11-4-210
Arkansas minimum wage is $11.00/hr ($2.63 tipped direct rate). Applies to employers of 4 or more employees. FLSA 40-hour weekly overtime rules apply.
Employee Statutory Rights (AR)
- ✓ Statutory minimum wage of $11.00/hr for non-tipped workers.
- ✓ Direct cash wage of $2.63/hr for tipped employees.
- ✓ 1.5x regular pay for hours over 40 per workweek.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (AR)
- § Pay non-exempt staff at least semi-monthly.
- § Maintain timecard records for at least 3 years.
- § Make up tip credit shortfalls below $11.00/hr.
Arkansas Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Arkansas for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation A.C.A. § 11-4-210, the 2026 minimum wage in Arkansas is $11.00 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does Arkansas mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
Arkansas follows the standard federal FLSA rule (Title 29 U.S.C. § 207). Overtime is calculated weekly for hours exceeding 40 hours in a 7-day workweek with no daily cap.
Can employers in Arkansas take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
Arkansas permits employers to claim a maximum tip credit of $8.37/hr against tipped staff, requiring a minimum direct cash wage of $2.63/hr.
Common Arkansas Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Failing to make up tip credit shortfalls.
Unlawful pay reductions without advance notice.
Delayed final paychecks.
Did Your Employer Violate Arkansas Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from A.C.A. § 11-4-210
Based on Arkansas labor code standards (A.C.A. § 11-4-210), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Arkansas
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & AR Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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