Political subdivisions prohibited from requiring more than federal or state requirements from employers — Definitions

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2. Arkansas Code
3. Labor and Industrial Relations
4. Wage and Hour Regulation Generally
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6. Political subdivisions prohibited from requiring more than federal or state requirements from employers — Definitions

1. (a) As used in this section:

   1. (1) “Employee” means an individual employed in this state by an employer;

   2. (2)

      1. (A) “Employer” means an individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or other entity that does business in this state.

      2. (B) However, “employer” does not include a public employer;

   3. (3) “Employment benefit” means anything of value that an employee may receive from an employer in addition to wages and salary, including without limitation:

      1. (A) Health, disability, retirement, profit-sharing, and death benefits;

      2. (B) Group accidental death and dismemberment benefits;

      3. (C) Paid or unpaid days off from work for holidays, sick leave, vacation, and personal necessity; and

      4. (D) Terms of employment, notice of scheduling, attendance, or leave policies;

   4. (4) “Political subdivision” means a county, city, or town in this state; and

   5. (5) “Public employer” means the State of Arkansas and each political subdivision of the state.

2. (b) A political subdivision shall not establish, mandate, or otherwise require an employer to provide to an employee a minimum or living wage rate or employment benefit that exceeds the requirements of federal laws or regulations or state laws or rules.

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