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Summary of difference between federal and state regulations
The Fair Labor Standards Act does not require payment for time not worked, including time off for jury duty or voting. This type of benefit is generally a matter of agreement between an employer and an employee (or the employee’s representative). Employers, however, do need to comply with applicable state laws.
Jury Duty
Arkansas does not require a private sector employer to pay wages to an employee for time spent during jury service.
Voting
For all elections, Arkansas allows an employee adequate time to vote. No mention is made of deduction of pay.
Victims of crime
Under Arkansas law, an employer may not discipline a victim for participating, at the prosecuting attorney's request, in preparation for a criminal justice proceeding; or for attending a criminal justice proceeding if the attendance is necessary to protect the interests of the victim. There is no provision that the time off must be compensated.
State
Contacts
Jury Duty
Voting
Victims of crime
Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Board
Regulations
Jury Duty
Arkansas Code §16-31-106
Voting
Arkansas Statute §7-1-102
Victims of crime
Arkansas Code Title 16 Practice, Procedure, and Courts; Subtitle 6 Criminal Procedure Generally; Chapter 90 Judgment and Sentence Generally; Subchapter 11 Rights of Victims of Crimes; §16-90-1105
Federal
Contacts
None.
Statutes/Regulations
None.