State reference · AR
Arkansas ADA + employment hiring law
Arkansas Civil Rights Act of 1993, Ark. Code Ann. § 16-123-101 et seq.. Enforced by EEOC Little Rock Area Office. Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Arkansas Civil Rights Act of 1993 is codified at Ark. Code Ann. § 16-123-101 et seq..
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
EEOC Little Rock Area Office
Agency website: https://www.eeoc.gov/field-office/littlerock/location
Arkansas does not have a state Fair Employment Practices Agency. Charges are filed directly with the EEOC.
Employer-coverage threshold
9+ employees under Ark. Code Ann. § 16-123-102(5).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Arkansas case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Arkansas-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Arkansas?
Arkansas Civil Rights Act of 1993, codified at Ark. Code Ann. § 16-123-101 et seq.. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Arkansas?
EEOC Little Rock Area Office. Arkansas does not have a state Fair Employment Practices Agency. Charges are filed directly with the EEOC.
What employer-size threshold applies in Arkansas?
9+ employees under Ark. Code Ann. § 16-123-102(5).
How does Arkansas interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Arkansas employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. Arkansas does not have a state Fair Employment Practices Agency. Charges are filed directly with the EEOC.
Where can I read the Arkansas statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: Ark. Code Ann. § 16-123-101 et seq.. Agency: EEOC Little Rock Area Office at https://www.eeoc.gov/field-office/littlerock/location. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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