This page provides essential information regarding key state-specific labor laws, employee rights, and compliance requirements for fully remote employees in Arkansas. Our goal is to ensure you have easy access to the necessary documents and information to understand your rights and obligations while working remotely in Arkansas.
Tax Withholdings
As a fully remote employee, you are responsible for ensuring the correct amount of federal and state income tax is withheld from your paycheck.
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Federal Income Tax: Complete Form W-4 (IRS) Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate to figure the correct amount of federal income tax to have withheld from your paycheck.
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State Income Tax: As a fully remote employee working in Arkansas, you are required to complete AR4EC, Arkansas Withholding Percentage Election. This form allows you to select your desired state income tax withholding percentage. If you do not submit this form, your witholdings will be withhold at the default rate.
Please submit both completed forms to the Payroll Office via the secure Payroll Office FileSender.
Workplace Rights & Posters
Access important labor law posters and workers' compensation information relevant to employees in Arkansas. These posters provide a summary of various employment laws and worker protections.
How to Claim Unemployment Insurance Benefits
If you become unemployed, you may be eligible for unemployment insurance benefits in Arkansas. You will need to file an initial claim and weekly claims, and demonstrate that you are able, available, and actively seeking work. You must also provide proof of identification.
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How to Claim Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Workers' Compensation Instructions
Arkansas Workers' Compensation covers accidental injuries that arise out of and in the course of employment. If you experience a job-related injury, you should provide your employer with prompt written notice. Workers' compensation benefits generally cover medical expenses and may provide cash payments during the healing period.
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Insturctions to submite a Workers' Compensation claim
Important Note: This information is a summary and is subject to change. For complete details and the most current regulations, please refer to the official Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing website (or the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services for unemployment information) and consult with Lehigh University's HR and Payroll departments for specific guidance.