Arkansas State Regulations
In Arkansas, all employers with three or more employees are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. However, for employers in the construction industry, the requirement applies if they have one or more employees. This coverage can be obtained through a private insurer or by qualifying for self-insurance if the employer meets specific criteria. Sole proprietors and partners are generally excluded from mandatory coverage but have the option to opt-in. Corporate officers and LLC members are also excluded unless they elect to be covered. Arkansas’s system provides comprehensive benefits, including medical care, wage replacement, and vocational rehabilitation services for injured workers. The Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission ensures compliance, enforcing regulations and imposing penalties on employers who fail to meet their obligations, thereby protecting workers’ rights and benefits.
Arkansas Workers' Compensation Forms
Arkansas First Report of Injury Form
First Report of Injury Form. Employers should complete this form and send to their insurance company each time an injury occurs.
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Employee's Notice of Injury and Stockholders
This notice should be filed by the employee to the employer. It also contains the Employer Notice to the Employee.
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