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Employment Claim in Arkansas

Under the Arkansas Civil Rights Act of 1993, a prevailing plaintiff in an employment discrimination claim may recover a civil penalty of $16 per day for each day the unlawful practice continued. This daily penalty, codified at Ark. Code Ann. § 16-123-107, applies specifically to employment practices found to violate the Act. The penalty accrues from the date the violation began until it ceases, as determined by the court. Additional remedies, such as back pay or injunctive relief, are also available under the broader ACRA framework. The official statute sets out the calculation basis and any applicable limitations. The worked example below illustrates how the daily penalty accumulates over a given period. To estimate a potential award, use the calculator with your specific violation dates.

Governing authority

In Arkansas, the employment claim rule is set by Ark. Code Ann. § 16-123-107 (Arkansas Civil Rights Act of 1993 — unlawful employment practices); Ark. Code Ann. § 16-123-101 et seq. (ACRA generally). The verified packet cites Ark. Code Ann. § 16-123-107 (Arkansas Civil Rights Act of 1993 — unlawful employment practices); Ark. Code Ann. § 16-123-101 et seq. (ACRA generally) (https://advance.lexis.com/container?config=00JAA1YTg5OGJlYi04MmI3LTRkNDktYmE5MC0yMDYyZDQ2ZmZkZTIKAFBvZENhdGFsb2cubZC4ifTiwi5XRdvTvQRQ&crid=arkansascode).

Arkansas employment claim: the verified value is $16 under Ark. Code Ann. § 16-123-107 (Arkansas Civil Rights Act of 1993 — unlawful employment practices); Ark. Code Ann. § 16-123-101 et seq. (ACRA generally). The verified packet cites Ark. Code Ann. § 16-123-107 (Arkansas Civil Rights Act of 1993 — unlawful employment practices); Ark. Code Ann. § 16-123-101 et seq. (ACRA generally) (https://advance.lexis.com/container?config=00JAA1YTg5OGJlYi04MmI3LTRkNDktYmE5MC0yMDYyZDQ2ZmZkZTIKAFBvZENhdGFsb2cubZC4ifTiwi5XRdvTvQRQ&crid=arkansascode).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the employment claim calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.