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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 3 - RECRUITING, HIRING, AND APPOINTMENT (§§ 21-3-101 — 21-3-802) › Subchapter 6 - INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (§ 21-3-601) › Section 21-3-601 - Arkansas Public Service Internship Program

(a)
The Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall establish an internship program to be known as the "Arkansas Public Service Internship Program".
(b)
The program shall utilize graduate students and undergraduate students to perform duties for the cabinet-level departments of the state through which the students can obtain practical experience in state government responsibilities and operations.
(c)
The Office of Personnel Management shall:
(1)
Issue a policy establishing the program;
(2)
Assist cabinet-level departments in recruitment of graduate students and undergraduate students; and
(3)
Develop a curriculum and activities to introduce graduate students and undergraduate students participating in the program to the responsibilities and operations of all cabinet-level departments and branches of state government.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 379,§ 1, eff. 3/17/2021.
Acts 1971, No. 646, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2351.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 3 - RECRUITING, HIRING, AND APPOINTMENT (§§ 21-3-101 — 21-3-802) › Subchapter 8 - EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT PROGRAM (§§ 21-3-801 — 21-3-802) › Section 21-3-801 - Title

This subchapter shall be known as the "Exceptional Employee Recruitment Program".
Acts 1999, No. 1039, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 3 - RECRUITING, HIRING, AND APPOINTMENT (§§ 21-3-101 — 21-3-802) › Subchapter 8 - EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT PROGRAM (§§ 21-3-801 — 21-3-802) › Section 21-3-802 - Recruitment of retired employees

(a)
The Department of Finance and Administration shall promulgate rules providing for the recruitment of retired members of the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System to return to employment for the state.
(b)
Before a person recruited under the Exceptional Employee Recruitment Program may be rehired by the state, the proposed employment shall be reviewed by the Legislative Council and approved by the Governor.
(c)
The retirement benefits of a person rehired pursuant to this subchapter shall terminate upon reemployment. At the conclusion of the employment, the person shall receive retirement benefits with the additional service computed in his or her retirement benefits.
(d)
(1)
The actuary of the system shall determine the actuarial cost of the additional retirement benefit attributable to the person's employment under the program.
(2)
Upon receiving certification of the cost by the Executive Director of the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall transfer the actuarial cost from the fund of the agency that employed the person under the program to the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System Fund.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2318, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3494, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1999, No. 1039, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-107) › Section 21-4-101 - Leave of absence for public service

(a)
Any person who is employed by any person, firm, or corporation in the State of Arkansas shall be granted a leave of absence, upon the election of any such employee to a public office in the State of Arkansas, or upon appointment by the Governor of any such person to a board or commission in the State of Arkansas, which office requires the employee's absence from their employment.
(b)
The leave of absence shall be for such period as the employee may request, not to exceed the duration of the term of office to which the employee has been elected.
(c)
The granting of the leave of absence by the employer shall not be held to impair the employee's seniority rights of the job, nor shall the departmental seniority of the employee be broken for job purposes.
Acts 1953, No. 358, § 1; 1957, No. 242, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2333.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-107) › Section 21-4-103 - Service credit for former Office of Child Support Enforcement contractors

Any employee of the Office of Child Support Enforcement who was formerly employed by a public contractor with a contract in effect as of January 1, 1998, with the office and who moved from employment with the public contractor to employment with the office without a break in service shall be entitled to credit for service for the time he or she was employed by the contractor for the purpose of establishing eligibility for annual leave accrual and career service awards to the same extent as regular state employees.
Acts 1999, No. 882, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-107) › Section 21-4-104 - Leave of absence for emergency and rescue services

(a)
An employee of the state, a city of the first class, a city of the second class, an incorporated town, a county, or a school district who is a member of:
(1)
The United States Civil Air Patrol or the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and desires to take a leave of absence for the purpose of participating in a training program for the United States Civil Air Patrol or the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary or in emergency and rescue services shall be entitled to a leave of absence with pay for a period of fifteen (15) days for that purpose during any one (1) calendar year, if the leave of absence is at the request of the employee's wing commander, the wing commander's designated representative, or District 15 Captain; or
(2)
The National Disaster Medical System, a Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team, or a Disaster Medical Assistance Team, of the United States Office of Emergency Management of the United States Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and desires to take a leave of absence for the purpose of participating in a training program in emergency and rescue services shall be entitled to a leave of absence with pay for a period of fifteen (15) days for that purpose during any one (1) calendar year, if the leave of absence is in response to a United States Department of Health and Human Services National Disaster Team Alert Order.
(b)
(1)
If an employee is granted a leave of absence under this section, the employee shall be entitled to his or her regular salary during the time the employee is away from his or her duties during the leave of absence.
(2)
The leave of absence shall be in addition to the regular vacation time allowed to the employee.
(c)
During a leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to preserve:
(1)
All seniority rights, efficiency or performance ratings, promotional status, retirement privileges, and life and disability insurance benefits; and
(2)
Any other rights, privileges, and benefits to which he or she has become entitled.
(d)
For purposes of computations to determine whether the person may be entitled to retirement benefits, the period of the leave of absence shall be deemed continuous service.
(e)
The state, city, county, or school district shall continue to contribute its portion of any life or disability insurance premiums during the leave of absence on behalf of the employee, if requested, so that continuous coverage may be maintained.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 20,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 20,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1041,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 2003, No. 471, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-107) › Section 21-4-105 - Leave of absence for reexamination or treatment of service-connected disability

(a)
All employees of the State of Arkansas, as defined in §
21-4-203
, who have been rated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or its predecessor to have incurred a military service-connected disability and have been scheduled by the department to be reexamined or treated for the disability shall be entitled to a leave of absence with pay for a period not to exceed six (6) days for that purpose during any one (1) calendar year.
(b)
(1)
If an employee receives a leave of absence under this section, the employee shall be entitled to his or her regular salary during the time the employee is away from his or her duties during the leave of absence.
(2)
The leave of absence shall be in addition to the regular annual leave and sick leave allowed to the employee.
(c)
During a leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to preserve:
(1)
All seniority rights, efficiency or performance ratings, promotional status, retirement privileges, and life and disability insurance benefits; and
(2)
Any other rights, privileges, and benefits to which he or she has become entitled.
(d)
For purposes of computations to determine whether the employee may be entitled to retirement benefits, the period of the leave of absence shall be deemed continuous service.
(e)
The state shall continue to contribute its portion of any life or disability insurance premiums during the leave of absence on behalf of the employee, if requested, so that continuous coverage may be maintained.
Acts 2005, No. 653, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-107) › Section 21-4-106 - Leave of absence for participation in Healthy Employee Lifestyle Program - Definitions

(a)
As used in this section:
(1)
"Agency" means a department, agency, bureau, including the Bureau of Legislative Research, board, or commission of any branch of state government;
(2)
"Employee" means a full-time employee of the State of Arkansas or any branch, department, agency, board, bureau, including the Bureau of Legislative Research, or commission of any branch of state government; and
(3)
"Healthy Employee Lifestyle Program" means the incentive program of the Department of Health that will reward regular exercise, good nutrition, and other healthy lifestyle choices.
(b)
(1)
Upon completion of a pilot program to be conducted by the department, the department shall:
(A)
Make the Healthy Employee Lifestyle Program available to all agency directors; and
(B)
Assist the agencies in the Healthy Employee Lifestyle Program's implementation.
(2)
Upon completion of the pilot program, every agency director shall consider making the Healthy Employee Lifestyle Program available to the agency's employees.
(c)
(1)
At the discretion of the agency director, an employee may be granted paid leave of up to three (3) days per calendar year for satisfactory compliance with the Healthy Employee Lifestyle Program.
(2)
The leave shall be used in the calendar year in which it was granted.
(3)
The leave is not compensable at termination.
(d)
Each agency shall identify and maintain, if practicable, in or near each agency building an area or areas that employees may use for walking exercise.
Acts 2005, No. 724, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT (§§ 21-4-201 — 21-4-218) › Section 21-4-201 - Title

This subchapter may be referred to and cited as the "Uniform Attendance and Leave Policy Act".
Acts 1975, No. 567, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2365.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT (§§ 21-4-201 — 21-4-218) › Section 21-4-202 - Legislative intent

It is the purpose and intent of this subchapter to establish a uniform attendance and leave policy for all affected state employees of agencies, boards, and commissions covered by the provisions of this subchapter.
Acts 1975, No. 567, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2364.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT (§§ 21-4-201 — 21-4-218) › Section 21-4-206 - Sick leave - When granted - Definition

(a)
(1)
Sick leave with pay shall be granted to employees when they are incapacitated for the performance of their duties by sickness, injury, or for medical, dental, or optical treatment.
(2)
Sick leave may not be granted for slight illness or indisposition not incapacitating the employee for the performance of his or her regular duties.
(b)
(1)
Sick leave may also be granted employees due to a death or serious illness of a member of the employee's immediate family.
(2)
For the purposes of this subsection, "immediate family" means the father, mother, sister, brother, husband, wife, child, grandmother, grandfather, grandchild, in-laws, or any individual acting as parent or guardian of an employee.
(3)
As used in subdivision (b)(2) of this section, "child" includes a child in foster care who has been placed in the home of the employee.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 756,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 1975, No. 567, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2368; Acts 2003, No. 835, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT (§§ 21-4-201 — 21-4-218) › Section 21-4-208 - Sick leave - Use in conjunction with workers' compensation

(a)
(1)
Employees who are absent from work due to a temporary occupational injury or illness and who are entitled to workers' compensation benefits, upon proper application, may utilize their accrued sick leave as a supplement to their workers' compensation benefits so as to receive benefits from both sources equal to but not in excess of their normal weekly pay at the time of their injury or onset of illness.
(2)
Such option, when exercised, shall reduce the employee's accrued sick leave on a proportional basis.
(b)
(1)
In the event an employee receives workers' compensation payments as a salary benefit in addition to sick leave payments and the combined payments exceed the employee's normal weekly pay, the employee shall pay the excess amount to the agency for deposit into the agency's fund from which the sick leave has been paid.
(2)
Upon receipt of the excess amount of pay, the agency shall then restore to the employee's credit that amount of sick leave that was used in a proportion that the workers' compensation payment is to the employee's weekly pay.
Acts 1975, No. 567, § 5; 1977, No. 664, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2368.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT (§§ 21-4-201 — 21-4-218) › Section 21-4-209 - Maternity leave

(a)
Maternity leave shall be treated as any other leave for sickness or disability. Accumulated sick leave and annual leave, if requested by the employee, shall be granted for maternity use, after which leave without pay may be used.
(b)
Catastrophic leave under §
21-4-214
may be used for maternity leave.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 182,§ 3, eff. 2/16/2017.
Acts 1975, No. 567, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2368.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT (§§ 21-4-201 — 21-4-218) › Section 21-4-210 - Leave of absence without pay

(a)
(1)
Upon application in writing to and written approval by the agency director, a state employee may be eligible to obtain a continuous leave of absence without pay up to six (6) months unless:
(A)
Granted in accordance with §
21-4-212
; or
(B)
The agency director has determined that the state employee's request for leave of absence without pay would cause an undue hardship on the agency.
(2)
At the expiration of such leave, the employee shall be reinstated in the service without loss of any of his or her benefits or shall extend the leave of absence without pay up to an additional six (6) months unless:
(A)
The agency director has determined that reinstatement or continuing the leave without pay status of the state employee would cause an undue hardship on the agency; or
(B)
The position is no longer available due to a budgetary reduction in staff of the agency.
(b)
Failure on the part of an employee to report promptly at the expiration of the leave of absence except for satisfactory reasons submitted in advance shall be a cause for dismissal.
(c)
(1)
(A)
Except in accordance with §
21-4-212
and in the case of maternity leave, leave of absence without pay shall not be granted until all of the employee's accumulated annual leave has been exhausted.
(B)
However, an agency may place an employee in a leave-without-pay status:
(i)
For disciplinary reasons in accordance with the agency's written and publicized personnel policy;
(ii)
Due to inclement weather as designated by state policy; or
(iii)
Due to necessary budget reduction as determined by the state agency director.
(2)
Leave of absence without pay due to illness shall not be granted until all of the employee's accumulated sick leave has been exhausted.
(3)
In the case of maternity leave, the employee may elect to take leave of absence without pay without exhausting accumulated annual and sick leave.
(d)
(1)
Any employee on leave of absence without pay shall not accumulate leave time, participate in agency group insurance programs to which the state contributes, or receive pay for any legal holidays.
(2)
Nothing in this subsection shall preclude an employee from paying the total costs of agency group insurance during such leave and being reinstated into such programs on return to duty.
Acts 1975, No. 567, § 6; 1983, No. 129, § 2; 1983, No. 931, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2369; Acts 2003, No. 835, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT (§§ 21-4-201 — 21-4-218) › Section 21-4-211 - Educational leave

A permanent employee who is given out-service training may be granted educational leave by the agency director on the following basis:
(1)
The employee will continue in the service of the agency for a period of time as statutorily required or, in the absence of a specific law, at least two (2) times the length of his or her course of training;
(2)
(A)
Any employee who does not fulfill these obligations shall be required to pay to the agency the total cost, or a proportionate share of the cost, of the out-service training and compensation paid during the training period.
(B)
A written contract shall be signed by the employee and the agency setting forth all terms of the agreement;
(3)
The employee shall retain all rights in the position held at the time when leave was granted or in a position with comparable security and pay;
(4)
The employee shall retain all benefits and rights during the training period that accrued during that time to regular employees;
(5)
The amount of salary paid during the training period shall be as agreed by the employee and agency director but shall not exceed the regular salary paid the employee; and
(6)
(A)
Payment of tuition, fees, books, and transportation may be made if moneys have been specifically appropriated by the General Assembly for those purposes or if the Department of Health provides assistance to employees of the department who are seeking a master's degree, a doctor of public health degree, or a doctor of philosophy degree in public health.
(B)
The department shall not provide the assistance authorized under subdivision (6)(A) of this section to more than twelve (12) employees in any fiscal year.
Acts 1975, No. 567, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2372; Acts 1999, No. 193, § 1; 2007, No. 280, § 1; 2009, No. 252, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT (§§ 21-4-201 — 21-4-218) › Section 21-4-213 - Court and jury leave - Definition

(a)
An employee serving as a juror in state or federal court shall be entitled to full compensation in addition to any fees paid for such services, and such services or necessary appearances in any court shall not be counted as annual leave.
(b)
If an employee is subpoenaed as a witness to give a deposition or testimony in state or federal court, at a hearing, or before any body with power to issue a subpoena, the employee is:
(1)
Entitled to his or her salary if the employee is a witness in a matter:
(A)
Within the employee's scope of state employment; or
(B)
Outside the employee's scope of state employment and the employee is not serving as a paid expert witness or is not a party to the matter; and
(2)
Required to take annual leave to attend the deposition, hearing, or appear in court only if the matter is outside of the employee's scope of state employment and the employee is serving as a paid expert witness or is a party to the matter.
(c)
(1)
If a law enforcement officer is subpoenaed to appear at a time when the law enforcement officer is not scheduled for regular duty:
(A)
This section shall not apply; and
(B)
The law enforcement officer shall be entitled to retain witness and mileage fees tendered to the law enforcement officer.
(2)
As used in this section, "law enforcement officer" means any public servant vested by law with a duty to maintain public order or to make arrests for offenses.
Acts 1975, No. 567, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2371; Acts 2003, No. 835, § 4; 2005, No. 1845, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT (§§ 21-4-201 — 21-4-218) › Section 21-4-215 - Leave for bone marrow or organ donation - Definitions

(a)
As used in this section:
(1)
"Bone marrow donor" means a person from whose body bone marrow is taken to be transferred to the body of another person;
(2)
"Organ" means a human organ that is capable of being transferred from the body of a person to the body of another person, including eyes;
(3)
"Organ donor" means a person from whose body an organ is taken to be transferred to the body of another person;
(4)
"Public school" means any public school or education service cooperative located in the State of Arkansas;
(5)
"Public school employee" means a full-time employee of a public school or education service cooperative;
(6)
"State agency" means an agency, bureau, board, or commission of any branch of state government, and all state-supported institutions of higher education; and
(7)
"State employee" means a full-time employee of the State of Arkansas or any branch, department, board, bureau, commission, or state-supported institution of higher education.
(b)
In any calendar year, a state employee or public school employee is entitled to the following leave in order to serve as an organ donor or a bone marrow donor:
(1)
No more than seven (7) days of leave to serve as a bone marrow donor; and
(2)
No more than thirty (30) days of leave to serve as an organ donor.
(c)
In order to qualify for the leave, the state employee or public school employee must:
(1)
Request the leave in writing;
(2)
Provide the employing agency written verification by the physician to perform the transplantation that the employee is to serve as a human organ or bone marrow donor; and
(3)
Provide the employing agency written verification by the physician performing the transplantation that the employee did serve as a human organ or bone marrow donor.
(d)
A state employee or school employee may use the leave as provided in this section without loss or reduction in pay, leave, or credit for time of service.
(e)
A state agency or public school shall not penalize an employee for requesting or obtaining leave pursuant to this section.
Acts 2003, No. 546, § 3; 2007, No. 617, § 41.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT (§§ 21-4-201 — 21-4-218) › Section 21-4-217 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 182,§ 5, eff. 2/16/2017.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 68, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 389,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.
Added by Act 2013, No. 997,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT (§§ 21-4-201 — 21-4-218) › Section 21-4-218 - Foster care leave - When granted - Definition

(a)
As used in this section, "child" means a person who is eighteen (18) years of age or younger.
(b)
(1)
Except for an employee employed in a position included under subsection (e) of this section, each employee is eligible for forty (40) hours per calendar year of foster care leave with pay when a child in foster care has been placed in the home of the employee.
(2)
No more than forty (40) hours of foster care leave with pay shall be used in a calendar year even if multiple children are placed in the home of the employee at different times.
(c)
Foster care leave with pay may be granted for the following purposes:
(1)
Bonding with the child and for adjustment purposes;
(2)
Attending school placement meetings related to changes due to foster care placement;
(3)
Attending individualized educational program meetings related to changes due to foster care placement;
(4)
Attending required court hearings; and
(5)
Attending required case-planning activities.
(d)
The employee shall be required to provide his or her state agency with documentation regarding the placement of the child in foster care.
(e)
Foster care leave with pay shall not be granted to:
(1)
An emergency, intermittent, probationary, or extra-help employee; or
(2)
An employee who is eligible for catastrophic leave for maternity purposes for the placement of an infant under one (1) year of age under §
21-4-214
.
(f)
Foster care leave with pay that is granted under this section:
(1)
That is unused shall not be carried over to the next calendar year; and
(2)
Is not compensable to the employee upon termination or retirement.
Added by Act 2023, No. 756,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 3 - MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE (§§ 21-4-301 — 21-4-313) › Section 21-4-301 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter:
(1)
"Active service" or "active duty" shall include the period during which a person in military service is absent from duty on account of sickness, wounds, leave, or other lawful cause;
(2)
"Military service" shall signify federal service on active duty with any branch of service referred to in subdivision (4) of this section as well as training or education under the supervision of the United States preliminary to induction into the military service;
(3)
(A)
"Period of military service" shall include the time between the following dates:
(i)
For persons in active service as of March 18, 1943, it shall begin with the date of their induction into active service; and
(ii)
For persons entering active service, it shall begin with the date of their induction into active service.
(B)
It shall terminate with death or a date thirty (30) days immediately next succeeding the date of release or discharge from active military service, or upon return from active military service, whichever shall occur first; and
(4)
"Person in military service" and "persons in the military service of the United States" shall include the following persons and no others:
(A)
All members of the United States Army, United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard; and
(B)
All officers of the United States Public Health Service detailed by proper authority for duty with either the United States Army or the United States Navy.
Acts 1943, No. 247, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2301.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 3 - MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE (§§ 21-4-301 — 21-4-313) › Section 21-4-302 - Officers - Leave of absence granted to perform active military service

(a)
Subject to the provisions of this subchapter, the following officers shall be granted leave of absence from their respective offices and duties to perform active military service:
(1)
State officials;
(2)
County officials;
(3)
County school officials;
(4)
Municipal officials;
(5)
Township officials; and
(6)
All others who hold an elected office under the government of the State of Arkansas.
(b)
When an officer volunteers or is called into active duty in the United States Armed Forces during war, the Governor, or person or persons whose duty it is to fill the vacancy should there be one, shall, upon application being made by the officer, grant the officer a leave of absence during the time the officer is retained in the military service, subject to the exceptions provided in this subchapter.
(c)
(1)
An officer who volunteers or is called into active duty in the United States Armed Forces shall not be deemed to have forfeited his or her office during his or her leave of absence for military duty.
(2)
Upon completion of active military duty, the officer shall be permitted to resume his or her office for the remainder of the term for which he or she was elected.
Acts 1943, No. 247, §§ 2, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-2302, 12-2303; Acts 2009, No. 775, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 3 - MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE (§§ 21-4-301 — 21-4-313) › Section 21-4-303 - Officers - Deputy appointed by officer

(a)
Officers who are authorized by law to appoint deputies shall appoint capable and competent deputies to take over and perform the duties of the office while the officers are on leave.
(b)
The deputy shall be required to furnish good and sufficient bond in the same sum as required of the officer appointing him or her for the faithful performance of such duties.
(c)
After the bond is furnished by the deputy, the bond of the officer appointing him or her shall be null and void.
(d)
(1)
Such officer shall file a certificate with the county clerk stating that he or she is taking a leave of absence under the provisions of this subchapter and shall name in the certificate the deputy selected by him or her to fill the office while he or she is on leave.
(2)
The county clerk shall record the certificate in the records of the county court.
(e)
The deputy so appointed shall have the right to appoint any deputies necessary for the efficient operation of the office.
(f)
(1)
Any deputy qualifying under the provisions of this subchapter shall perform all duties that may devolve upon the officer appointing him or her, and shall sign all official papers and documents in the name of the officer so appointing him or her as deputy.
(2)
The deputy's acts shall in all respects be as binding as if performed by the officer appointing such deputy.
Acts 1943, No. 247, §§ 5, 6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-2305, 12-2306.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 3 - MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE (§§ 21-4-301 — 21-4-313) › Section 21-4-304 - Officers - Deputy appointed by Governor

(a)
(1)
Any elected officer who is not authorized by law to appoint deputies to perform the duties of the office which he or she holds, except circuit judges and members of the General Assembly, shall select a competent and qualified person to perform the duties of the office during the time the officer is on leave and certify to the Governor, or the person or persons who would be authorized to fill a vacancy if one should occur in the office, the selection of such person.
(2)
The Governor shall confirm the selection by appointment unless he or she shall determine that the person is unfit and not qualified to fill the office.
(3)
After it is determined that the person so selected is not qualified, the Governor shall make a statement in writing setting out his or her specific objections to the person selected, and the officer applying for a leave shall certify the selection of a person who is found to be qualified before the leave of absence may be granted.
(4)
However, if the officer fails or refuses to appoint or select a person qualified, the Governor, or person who would have the authority to appoint a qualified person to fill the office during the leave, shall make such appointment.
(b)
When the officer terminates his or her military service and appears and offers to resume the duties of his or her office, the person appointed to fill the office shall relinquish the same to him or her.
Acts 1943, No. 247, §§ 9, 11; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-2309, 12-2311.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 3 - MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE (§§ 21-4-301 — 21-4-313) › Section 21-4-306 - Circuit court judges

(a)
Whenever a judge of a circuit court shall volunteer or be called into the military service of the United States, the office shall be filled during such leave of absence by the election of an emergency circuit judge by a majority of all regular licensed and practicing attorneys of the judicial district in attendance at a meeting to be called by the circuit judge, after due notice to the attorneys.
(b)
The emergency circuit judge shall hold and discharge the duties of the office until such time as the regularly elected circuit judge shall reassume the office and shall be vested with all the powers and charged with all the duties incident to the office.
(c)
The emergency circuit judge shall be compensated in the same manner and amount as provided by law to the regularly elected circuit judge holding such office.
Acts 1943, No. 247, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2308.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 3 - MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE (§§ 21-4-301 — 21-4-313) › Section 21-4-307 - Officers - Expiration of term while on leave

(a)
In the event the term of office of an official on leave shall expire during leave, the office of that official shall be filled by election or appointment as may be required by law.
(b)
However, the official on leave shall have the right to qualify and become a candidate for such office, and if nominated and elected, shall have the same rights and privileges provided in this subchapter.
Acts 1943, No. 247, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2304.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 3 - MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE (§§ 21-4-301 — 21-4-313) › Section 21-4-308 - Employees - Leave of absence granted at discretion of employer

(a)
In the discretion of their employer, all employees of the state, counties, municipalities, or political subdivisions of Arkansas may be granted leave of absence under the terms of this subchapter and upon leave of absence's being granted to officials under this subchapter.
(b)
However, an employee shall not have the right to select or in any way control the selection of his or her successor.
Acts 1943, No. 247, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2312.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 3 - MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE (§§ 21-4-301 — 21-4-313) › Section 21-4-309 - Employees - Reemployment rights

(a)
Any public employee who may be granted a leave of absence under the provisions of this subchapter and who serves for not more than four (4) years, plus any period of additional service imposed pursuant to law shall be entitled, upon release from service under honorable conditions, to reemployment rights as provided by federal law.
(b)
The refusal of any state, county, or municipal official to comply therewith shall subject the official to removal from office.
Acts 1943, No. 247, § 13; 1955, No. 72, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2313.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 3 - MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE (§§ 21-4-301 — 21-4-313) › Section 21-4-310 - Employment and retirement rights

(a)
During a leave of absence, an official shall be entitled to preserve all seniority rights, efficiency rating, promotional status, and retirement privileges.
(b)
The period of active military service shall, for purposes of computations to determine whether such persons may be entitled to retirement under the laws of the State of Arkansas, be deemed continuous service in the office of the official or employee.
(c)
While absent on leave, the official or employee shall not be required to make contribution to any retirement fund.
Acts 1943, No. 247, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2310.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 3 - MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE (§§ 21-4-301 — 21-4-313) › Section 21-4-311 - Vacancy in office or position

(a)
Should any person appointed to fill the office or perform the duties of an employee to whom a leave of absence has been granted die, resign, or in any manner or for any cause vacate the office or position to which he or she was appointed, the Governor, or person whose duty it would be to fill the office or position if a vacancy should occur, shall select and appoint a capable and competent person to perform the duties of the office or position until the term of office or employment expires or until the official or employee appears for the purpose of resuming the office or position.
(b)
The appointment shall expire and terminate upon either the expiration of the term of office or employment or appearance of the official or employee for the purpose of the resumption of his or her duties.
Acts 1943, No. 247, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2315.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 3 - MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE (§§ 21-4-301 — 21-4-313) › Section 21-4-312 - Compensation of absentee and deputy or substitute

(a)
The deputies or other persons appointed to fill the office or position of the official or employee during a leave of absence under the provisions of this subchapter shall receive the same compensation and shall be paid in the same manner as the official or employee whose duties he or she assumes.
(b)
During the time any official or employee is absent from his or her office or position on a leave of absence granted under the provisions of this subchapter, he or she shall not be entitled to compensation.
Acts 1943, No. 247, §§ 14, 15; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-2314, 12-2315.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 3 - MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE (§§ 21-4-301 — 21-4-313) › Section 21-4-313 - Commission, oath of deputy, or substitute

(a)
It shall not be required that a commission issue to any person appointed to fill any office or position of one who has been granted a leave of absence under the provisions of this subchapter.
(b)
Every person so appointed shall be required to take and subscribe to the same oath as the officer or employer was required to take before he or she entered upon the performance of the duties of the office or position.
Acts 1943, No. 247, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2316.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 4 - DECEASED EMPLOYEES - PAYMENT FOR ACCRUED LEAVE (§§ 21-4-401 — 21-4-406) › Section 21-4-401 - Specific repeal required

This subchapter shall remain in full force and effect in the event that subsequent legislation relative to vacations is enacted, unless it is specifically repealed.
Acts 1967, No. 97, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2346.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 4 - DECEASED EMPLOYEES - PAYMENT FOR ACCRUED LEAVE (§§ 21-4-401 — 21-4-406) › Section 21-4-402 - Payment for accrued vacation

(a)
It shall be the duty of the officer in charge of each agency, department, commission, or board of the State of Arkansas, immediately upon the death of any employee thereof, to cause to be ascertained the number of days of vacation which have accrued and which have not been taken by such employee and to cause the preparation of a voucher or other document which shall direct the payment of a sum which is determined by multiplying the number of unused accrued vacation days by the daily rate of pay which was being paid to such deceased employee as of the date of his or her death.
(b)
The Auditor of State or other authorized disbursing officer of any agency, department, commission, or board shall prepare a check, draft, or other negotiable instrument made payable to the estate of the decedent.
Acts 1967, No. 97, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2343.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 4 - DECEASED EMPLOYEES - PAYMENT FOR ACCRUED LEAVE (§§ 21-4-401 — 21-4-406) › Section 21-4-403 - Determination of amount of leave and rate of pay - Records

(a)
In the event that the salary of a deceased employee is not fixed on the basis of a day, then the daily rate of pay shall be determined by dividing the monthly salary by thirty (30) or the annual salary by three hundred sixty (360), as the case may be.
(b)
(1)
The number of days of accumulated leave of any deceased employee shall be determined on the basis of the written rules, resolutions, or policies promulgated by the agency or department head or by the board or commission.
(2)
Each agency, department head, board, or commission shall keep complete records of the vacations taken and accrued vacation time as provided by its rules, resolutions, or policies.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2319, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1967, No. 97, §§ 2, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-2344, 12-2345.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 4 - DECEASED EMPLOYEES - PAYMENT FOR ACCRUED LEAVE (§§ 21-4-401 — 21-4-406) › Section 21-4-404 - Payment for unused annual leave and holidays

When a person dies while actively employed by any agency of the State of Arkansas, the deceased's estate or the person entitled to receive payment shall receive payment from the state agency for all unused annual leave and holidays which had accrued to the deceased at the time of death, except that the total shall not exceed sixty (60) days.
Acts 1991, No. 692, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 4 - DECEASED EMPLOYEES - PAYMENT FOR ACCRUED LEAVE (§§ 21-4-401 — 21-4-406) › Section 21-4-405 - Payment of accrued leave to estate of wildlife officer or game warden

(a)
The Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission may pay all accrued and unused annual, holiday, and sick leave to the estate of a wildlife officer or game warden who dies in the line of duty.
(b)
A payment under subsection (a) of this section is subject to budgetary constraints and shall be disbursed after receipt of the official death certificate.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 852,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2023.
Added by Act 2015, No. 552,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 4 - DECEASED EMPLOYEES - PAYMENT FOR ACCRUED LEAVE (§§ 21-4-401 — 21-4-406) › Section 21-4-406 - Payment of accrued leave to estate of Arkansas Highway Police Division officer

(a)
The State Highway Commission may pay all accrued and unused annual, holiday, and sick leave to the estate of an officer of the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation who dies in the line of duty.
(b)
A payment under subsection (a) of this section is subject to budgetary constraints and shall be disbursed after receipt of the official death certificate.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 69, eff. 8/1/2017.
Added by Act 2015, No. 552,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 4 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE (§§ 21-4-101 — 21-4-505) › Subchapter 5 - FINANCIAL INCENTIVES TO DECREASE USE OF SICK LEAVE (§§ 21-4-501 — 21-4-505) › Section 21-4-501 - Compensation for unused sick leave at retirement

(a)
Upon retirement or death, any employee or beneficiary of any employee of any agency of the State of Arkansas shall receive compensation for accumulated unused sick leave as follows:
(1)
If the employee has accumulated at least fifty (50) days but fewer than sixty (60) days of sick leave, the employee shall receive an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of the number of accrued sick leave days rounded to the nearest day multiplied by fifty percent (50%) of the employee's daily salary;
(2)
If the employee has accumulated at least sixty (60) days but fewer than seventy (70) days of sick leave, the employee shall receive an amount equal to sixty percent (60%) of the number of accrued sick leave days rounded to the nearest day multiplied by sixty percent (60%) of the employee's daily salary;
(3)
If the employee has accumulated at least seventy (70) days but fewer than eighty (80) days of sick leave, the employee shall receive an amount equal to seventy percent (70%) of the number of accrued sick days rounded to the nearest day multiplied by seventy percent (70%) of the employee's daily salary; and
(4)
If the employee has accumulated at least eighty (80) or more days of sick leave, the employee shall receive an amount equal to eighty percent (80%) of the number of accrued sick leave days rounded to the nearest day multiplied by eighty percent (80%) of the employee's daily salary.
(b)
For purposes of this section, the employee's daily salary shall be determined by dividing the annual salary by two hundred sixty (260).
(c)
The Office of Personnel Management shall promulgate rules necessary to implement this subchapter.
(d)
In no event shall an employee or beneficiary of an employee receive an amount that exceeds seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) upon retirement or death due to the provisions of this section.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2320, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1999, No. 1127, § 1; 2001, No. 991, § 1.