Federal & State Regulations | Employment contracts - Arkansas

State Info

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

Federal law generally does not regulate employment contracts between employers and employees with one exception: contracts that require the joining or refraining from joining of a labor union as a condition of employment. On the federal level, these contracts are governed by the National Labor Relations Act. States may have a corresponding provision and may also have additional provisions regarding employment contracts.

Union membership

Arkansas law is similar to federal in that it provides that an employer can not require an individual to enter into a contract to refrain from joining a labor union or requiring the individual to join a union as a condition of employment. §11-3-304

Damages for personal injury

There is also a provision that no contract of employment can bar an action to recover damages for personal injuries to or death of an employee. §23-12-507