Age discrimination - Arkansas

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

Employer defined

The state law only applies to public employers, defined as any agency, department, board, commission, bureau, council, institution, or other entity of the state supported by appropriation of state or federal funds, or any county or municipality or other political subdivision of this state. “Public employer” specifically includes public universities, colleges, and public school districts.

Unlawful employment practices

The unlawful employment practices and exemptions are similar to those under the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act. For instance, the state law includes an exemption for a bona fide occupational qualification.

Recordkeeping

Employers must keep records of the name, address, and occupation of each employee, the daily and weekly hours worked by each person, and of the wages paid each pay period. Covered employers must maintain records of the salaries and wage rates, job classifications, and other terms and conditions of employment for each employee. These records must be preserved for three years.

State

Contact

Arkansas Department of Labor

Regulations

Arkansas Code Title 21 Public Officers and Employees, Chapter 2, Subchapter 2 Age Discrimination, §21-3-201, et. seq.

Arkansas Code

Federal

Contact

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Regulations

29 CFR Part 1625, Age Discrimination in Employment Act

29 CFR 1626, Procedures — Age Discrimination in Employment Act

29 CFR 1627, Records to be Made or Kept Relating to Age: Notices to be Posted: Administrative Exemptions