Little Rock is distribution and government employment, and workers across Pulaski County's economy sometimes find their paychecks don't reflect the overtime hours they actually worked. Workers here are protected by the federal FLSA and by Arkansas's state wage and hour laws.
Arkansas generally follows the federal FLSA standard: overtime is owed after 40 hours in a workweek. State-specific nuances should be confirmed with a licensed attorney.
Employers in and around Little Rock span poultry and food processing, retail and distribution, trucking, and healthcare. These are among the Arkansas industries where we most often hear from workers about off-the-clock hours, misclassification, and miscalculated overtime pay.
In Little Rock, the wage issues we hear about most often are unpaid off-the-clock time, exempt and independent-contractor misclassification, and overtime that leaves out commissions or bonuses. Browse all claim types to learn more.