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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 21-4-503 - Applicability of subchapter

(a)
The provisions of §§
21-4-501
and
21-4-504
apply to:
(1)
Employees of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission;
(2)
Employees of the Arkansas Department of Transportation;
(3)
Classified employees of state-supported institutions of higher education; and
(4)
Employees of all agencies of this state whether in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of government.
(b)
The provisions of this section or any amendments to this section shall not change any employee benefits or agreements established under §
6-57-103
, §
6-58-105
, or §
6-59-105
.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 189,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 70, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1999, No. 1127, § 3; 2005, No. 1288, § 1; 2009, No. 220, § 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 5 - FINANCIAL INCENTIVES TO DECREASE USE OF SICK LEAVE (§§ 21-4-501 — 21-4-505) › Section 21-4-504 - Participation by other state agencies

All state agencies are encouraged to participate in the Department of Finance and Administration's state leave accounting system.
Acts 1999, No. 1127, § 4.
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 21-4-505 - Compensation for unused sick leave of nonclassified employees of state-supported institutions of higher education - Calculation for unused sick leave

(a)
At its discretion, a state-supported institution of higher education may compensate a nonclassified employee of the state-supported institution of higher education for accumulated unused sick leave by providing to the nonclassified employee the same compensation for accumulated unused sick leave provided to a classified employee of the state-supported institution of higher education under §
21-4-501
.
(b)
Compensation for accumulated unused sick leave under this section shall not be used by the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System in the calculation of final average compensation under §
24-4-101
.
(c)
Unused sick leave for nonclassified employees of state-supported institutions of higher education shall accrue at the same rate as unused sick leave accrues for classified employees for calculations made under this section.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 189,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 2009, No. 220, § 2; 2011, No. 337, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-111) › Section 21-5-102 - Automobile insurance expenses for employees of Department of Health

(a)
The Department of Health is authorized to pay from maintenance and operation appropriations of either state or federal funds, as reimbursement of actual costs to any regular and full-time employee of the Department of Health, the excess cost to the employee for insurance coverage needed because of employee use of a personal vehicle to transport, as a part of his or her regular duty, individuals, clients, or patients, who are not state employees and who participate in Department of Health programs at clinics, hospitals, doctors' offices, and other locations designated by the Department of Health.
(b)
Proof of actual excess cost must be furnished by the employee at the time of request for reimbursement and amount of reimbursement will not exceed the maximum amount as stated in the early periodic screening and diagnosis and treatment contract with the Department of Human Services.
(c)
All other costs to an employee for operating a personal vehicle on state business will be considered to be covered by the approved reimbursement rate per mile as prescribed in state travel rules promulgated by the Department of Finance and Administration.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2321, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1981, No. 223, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1605.1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-111) › Section 21-5-103 - Insufficient funds for payment of county salaries

If, in any year, the funds available for the payment of salaries of elected county officers and employees of a county are inadequate to pay all such salaries and it becomes necessary to reduce salaries, the salary of each elected constitutional officer and each employee in the county shall be reduced in the same percentage.
Acts 1975, No. 568, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1627.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-111) › Section 21-5-104 - Deduction of jury duty fees from salary prohibited

(a)
No state, county, or municipal employer in this state shall deduct from the usual compensation of any employee, all or any part of the fees or compensation received by the employee for appearing for grand or petit jury duty or serving on any grand or petit jury in any court in this state.
(b)
(1)
Any state, county, or municipal employer who violates this section is guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
(2)
A violation of this section constitutes grounds for dismissal of the employer from his or her office or position of public employment.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 178,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 1969, No. 86, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-1615, 12-1616.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-111) › Section 21-5-106 - Annual career service recognition payments for state employees

(a)
(1)
(A)
Employees of state agencies shall become eligible for annual career service recognition payments upon completion of ten (10) or more years of service in either elected positions or classified or nonclassified positions with a state agency.
(B)
To receive the full amount authorized in subsection (c) of this section, the service shall have been in either elected positions or regular full-time positions.
(C)
Employees who work part-time in regular salary positions may receive annual career service recognition payments on a pro rata basis.
(2)
Periods of authorized leave without pay and leave of absence for military service when veterans' reemployment rights are exercised shall not negate eligibility for the payment, provided all other eligibility requirements are met.
(b)
The Office of Personnel Management shall establish and publish policies and procedures for the administration of career service recognition payments to state employees upon a determination by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State and the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services that sufficient funds are available for such purpose.
(c)
An employee who meets eligibility requirements established by subsection (a) of this section shall become eligible for annual career service recognition payments on the anniversary date of the completion of such service according to the following schedule:
STATE SERVICE
ANNUAL PAYMENT
10 through 14 years of state service
$ 800
15 through 19 years of state service
1,000
20 through 24 years of state service
1,200
25 or more years of state service
1,500
(d)
Career service recognition payments authorized by this section shall be:
(1)
Subject to withholding of all applicable state and federal taxes; and
(2)
Included by retirement systems in determining benefits.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 981,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 914,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 365,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2017.
Acts 1989, No. 882, §§ 1-4; 1991, No. 566, § 1; 1995, No. 490, § 1; 1999, No. 882, § 2; 2007, No. 386, § 1; 2007, No. 799, § 1; 2009, No. 688, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-111) › Section 21-5-107 - Compensation of person holding more than one elective office - Definitions

(a)
(1)
A person holding more than one (1) elective office shall be entitled to receive compensation from only one (1) of the offices held.
(2)
The person shall select the office from which he or she may receive compensation by filing a statement with the Secretary of State and the disbursing officer of each governmental entity in which he or she holds an elective office.
(b)
For the purpose of this section:
(1)
"Compensation" means all salaries, retirement allowances, group insurance, medical benefits, and anything else of value that a governmental entity provides in return for the services of its officers; and
(2)
"Elective office" means any office created by or under authority of the laws of the State of Arkansas, or of a subdivision thereof, that is filled by the voters, except a federal office.
Acts 1997, No. 767, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-111) › Section 21-5-108 - Salary distributions

The annual salaries of court reporters and case coordinators shall be paid in twenty-four (24) equal semimonthly installments.
Acts 2001, No. 1295, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-111) › Section 21-5-109 - New employees - Electronic direct deposit - Definition

(a)
(1)
(A)
As a condition of employment, a person hired or appointed to a position in any agency in state government on or after August 12, 2005, shall be required to accept payment of salary or wages by electronic warrants transfer.
(B)
The electronic warrants transfer shall be made in the form of a direct deposit of funds to the account of the beneficiary of the payment in any financial institution equipped for electronic fund transfers, provided that the financial institution is designated in writing by the beneficiary and has lawful authority to accept such deposits.
(2)
(A)
(i)
Any person affected by the direct deposit requirement set forth in subdivision (a)(1) of this section may request an exemption from the requirement.
(ii)
The Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services may grant an exemption from the direct deposit requirement upon a showing of hardship to the person requesting the exemption or upon any other reasonable basis.
(B)
The secretary shall establish the standards and procedures for granting an exemption from the direct deposit requirement set forth in subdivision (a)(1) of this section.
(3)
The direct deposit requirement set forth in subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall not apply to a person who is in the employment of the state prior to August 12, 2005, and subsequently receives a promotion appointment, transfer, or other change in position within the same personnel system on or after August 12, 2005.
(b)
(1)
As used in subdivision (a)(1) of this section, "agency" means all state agencies, boards, commissions, bureaus, councils, or programs except:
(A)
The elected constitutional officers of the State of Arkansas and their employees;
(B)
The General Assembly and its employees, including employees of the Bureau of Legislative Research and Arkansas Legislative Audit;
(C)
Members and employees of the Supreme Court, the Administrative Office of the Courts, circuit courts, and prosecuting attorneys, not including deputy prosecuting attorneys;
(D)
The Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission;
(E)
The Arkansas Department of Transportation; and
(F)
All administrative, academic, classified, and nonclassified employees of the state-supported institutions of higher education.
(2)
Any agency, board, commission, bureau, council, or program exempted under this subsection from the direct deposit requirement set forth in subdivision (a)(1) of this section may elect to enter the electronic warrants transfer system on a voluntary basis.
(c)
The secretary may establish any special account necessary to facilitate direct deposit of employee salaries or wages.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 71, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 2005, No. 1887, § 1; Acts 2007, No. 827, § 174.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-111) › Section 21-5-110 - State Insurance Department - Arkansas Firefighter Cancer Relief Network Trust Fund - Proceeds

(a)
(1)
The State Insurance Department shall maintain the Arkansas Firefighter Cancer Relief Network Trust Fund.
(2)
(A)
The purpose of the fund is to fund relief for firefighters who are diagnosed with cancer and participating in a firefighter cancer relief network created and governed by the Arkansas Association of Fire Chiefs, the Arkansas Professional Fire Fighters Association, and the Arkansas State Firefighters Association, Inc., from funds donated under this section.
(B)
The department shall deposit any donated funds received under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section into the fund.
(b)
The Arkansas Association of Fire Chiefs, the Arkansas Professional Fire Fighters Association, and the Arkansas State Firefighters Association, Inc., shall determine eligibility and award amounts under the rules promulgated by the department.
(c)
The entities named in subsection (b) of this section shall return to the department any excess funding which has been donated to the fund for the purpose of funding a firefighter cancer relief network.
(d)
The department shall promulgate rules necessary to implement this section.
Added by Act 2019, No. 823,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-111) › Section 21-5-111 - Department of Human Services - Nursing/direct care recruitment and retention bonuses

(a)
The Department of Human Services may issue nursing/direct care recruitment and retention bonuses in addition to the maximum annual amounts provided for regular salaries in the operative appropriation act for the department for:
(1)
Registered nurses;
(2)
Licensed practical nurses;
(3)
Certified nursing assistants; and
(4)
Behavioral health aides.
(b)
New hire nurses shall be licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
(c)
The total recruitment/retention bonus payment commitment for eligible nurses shall not exceed:
(1)
Four thousand dollars ($4,000) per registered nurse;
(2)
Two thousand dollars ($2,000) per licensed practical nurse; and
(3)
One thousand dollars ($1,000) per:
(A)
Certified nursing assistant; and
(B)
Behavioral health aide.
(d)
The lump-sum bonus payments allowed under this section and the employment commitment to the state shall be made in partial payments as follows:
(1)
For registered nurse classifications:
(A)
One thousand dollars ($1,000) after completing six (6) months of probationary employment;
(B)
One thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) after completing the first year of employment; and
(C)
One thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) after completing the second year of employment;
(2)
For licensed practical nurse classifications:
(A)
Five hundred dollars ($500) after completing six (6) months of probationary employment;
(B)
Five hundred dollars ($500) after completing the first year of employment; and
(C)
One thousand dollars ($1,000) after completing the second year of employment; and
(3)
For certified nursing assistant and behavioral health aide classifications:
(A)
Five hundred dollars ($500) after completing six (6) months of probationary employment; and
(B)
Five hundred dollars ($500) after completing the first year of employment.
(e)
A qualified person hired and offered bonus payments under this section forfeits the balance of the bonus payments if he or she voluntarily resigns or is terminated for cause from employment with the department before completing the required employment commitment time periods under subsection (d) of this section.
(f)
The department may pay the nursing/direct care recruitment and retention bonuses allowed under this section from the state and federal funds appropriated for the respective division of the department.
Added by Act 2023, No. 492,§ 13, eff. 7/1/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 21-5-201 — 21-5-228) › Section 21-5-201 - Title

This subchapter may be referred to and cited as the "Uniform Classification and Compensation Act".
Acts 1969, No. 199, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-3201.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 21-5-201 — 21-5-228) › Section 21-5-202 - Legislative intent

(a)
It is the purpose and intent of this subchapter to establish uniform classifications for all affected state employees of agencies, boards, commissions, and institutions of higher education covered by the provisions of this subchapter and to establish a uniform compensation plan to be followed by the agencies, boards, commissions, and institutions of higher education, with respect to the authorized positions of their employees.
(b)
It is the purpose of this subchapter to implement the administration and enforcement of the uniform position classification and compensation plan provided for affected agencies and institutions in accordance with sound business management practices.
Acts 1969, No. 199, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-3202; Acts 1989, No. 793, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 21-5-201 — 21-5-228) › Section 21-5-204 - Exceptions

(a)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this subchapter does not apply to:
(1)
The employees of:
(A)
Elected constitutional officers of this state;
(B)
The General Assembly, including employees of the Bureau of Legislative Research and Arkansas Legislative Audit; and
(C)
Members of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, circuit courts, prosecuting attorneys, and the Administrative Office of the Courts;
(2)
The Arkansas Department of Transportation;
(3)
Federal military technicians, military training support personnel, federally funded personnel of the Arkansas National Guard, and other military personnel who are paid directly by the United States Government;
(4)
The Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission; and
(5)
State-supported institutions of higher education.
(b)
(1)
An employee described in subsection (a) of this section may receive:
(A)
A salary increase or a line item maximum increase under §
21-5-211
; and
(B)
A merit pay increase under §
21-5-1101
.
(2)
Section
21-5-214
does not apply to the salary increase authorized by subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 72, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 365,§ 9, eff. 7/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1007,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1969, No. 199, § 3; 1979, No. 828, § 1; 1981, No. 198, § 1; 1981, No. 650, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-3203; Acts 1989, No. 793, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 21-5-201 — 21-5-228) › Section 21-5-205 - Effect on appropriation acts

(a)
All appropriation acts of all state agencies subject to the provisions of this subchapter shall be governed by the provisions of this subchapter with respect to grades, class titles, salary increases, salary increase eligibility, and other provisions unless special language in the appropriation act of the state agency specifically allows the state agency to provide salary increases, grade assignments, class title assignments, salary increase eligibility, and other provisions different from those provided by this subchapter.
(b)
Where the intent of the General Assembly, by amendment to appropriation bills, is to allow a higher grade for a classification than that listed in this subchapter, the grade assigned to the classification in the appropriation act for the classification, as designated with the higher grade level, shall be the grade level for the classification in the state agency during the biennium.
(c)
When a higher salary grade level is authorized in this subchapter for classifications which are not reflected in the appropriation action of a state agency, this subchapter shall set the salary grade levels to be authorized in a state agency's appropriation act for the biennium unless special language in the appropriation act of a state agency allows the state agency to provide salary increases other than that provided in this subchapter.
(d)
It is the intent of this section that the respective state agencies governed by the provisions of this subchapter be authorized to allow salary grade levels as provided in the appropriation acts of the state agencies, provided that the rules which apply to salary increases under the provisions of this subchapter shall not be waived unless special language in the appropriation act of the state agency authorizes the state agency to provide increases other than those authorized under the provisions of this subchapter.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 365,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2017.
Acts 1969, No. 199, § 7; 1973, No. 873, § 8; 1975, No. 932, § 4; 1979, No. 828, § 4; 1981, No. 650, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-3207, 12-3209; Acts 1989, No. 793, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 21-5-201 — 21-5-228) › Section 21-5-206 - Legislative Council - Duties

In order to assist the General Assembly in more efficiently performing its constitutional duty, that being ". the number and salaries of the clerks and employees of the different departments of the State shall be fixed by law", the Legislative Council shall:
(1)
Review the establishment and implementation of new classification titles proposed between legislative sessions due to program changes;
(2)
Review the staffing levels of all agencies covered by this subchapter and submit to the General Assembly, when in regular session, fiscal session, or special session, recommendations for revisions, modifications, or additions thereto;
(3)
Conduct, when necessary, salary surveys of the private and public sector of jobs comparable to those contained in §
21-5-208
for purposes of establishing equitable and competitive rates of compensation for employees occupying positions affected by this subchapter;
(4)
Periodically review and recommend any changes found necessary in the job evaluation system used to set salary grade levels for all classifications affected by this section and forward the recommendations to the Office of Personnel Management; and
(5)
Prepare and submit recommendations for revisions in this subchapter to the General Assembly when in session.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 365,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2017.
Acts 1985, No. 981, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-3212; Acts 1989, No. 793, § 5; 2009, No. 962, § 40.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 21-5-201 — 21-5-228) › Section 21-5-210 - Implementation of plan - Changes in class specifications

(a)
For the purposes of implementing the uniform employee classification and compensation plan for the respective agencies covered by this subchapter, the General Assembly determines that the class specifications prepared by the Office of Personnel Management in classifying the various positions authorized in the respective appropriation acts shall be the class specifications to be followed in implementing the respective appropriations for all part-time and full-time employees of the respective agencies covered by this subchapter.
(b)
Changes in class specifications may be made in whole or in part by the Office of Personnel Management.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 365,§ 15, eff. 7/1/2017.
Acts 1969, No. 199, § 3; 1971, No. 750, § 1; 1973, No. 873, § 2; 1979, No. 828, § 1; 1981, No. 650, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-3203; Acts 1989, No. 793, § 9; 2001, No. 1461, § 4; 2009, No. 688, § 8.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 21-5-201 — 21-5-228) › Section 21-5-211 - Implementation procedure for grade changes

(a)
The Office of Personnel Management has administrative responsibility for enforcing compliance by state agencies affected by this subchapter in implementing classification and grade changes.
(b)
(1)
If the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State and the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services determine that general revenue funds are insufficient to implement the salary increases authorized in this subchapter or by any other law that affects salary increases for state employees, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State and the secretary upon approval by the Governor may reduce the percentage of all authorized salary increases for all state employees covered by this subchapter without regard to whether or not the employees are compensated from general or special revenues, federal funds, or trust funds.
(2)
However, if sufficient general revenues should then become available at any time during the year to provide the maximum additional salary increases for all state employees without regard to the source of revenues, salary increases for state employees provided for in this subchapter or by any other law may be fully implemented by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State and the secretary.
(3)
Any salary adjustments made by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State and the secretary in accordance with this subsection shall be reported to the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee.
(c)
All percentage calculations stipulated in this subchapter or any other law affecting salaries of state employees may be rounded to the nearest even-dollar amount by the Office of Personnel Management when making the percentage changes to state employee salaries.
Amended by Act 2022, No. 209,§ 15, eff. 7/1/2022.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 981,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6126, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6125, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 365,§ 16, eff. 7/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1007,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1007,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1007,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2015.
Amended by Act 2014, No. 285,§ 81, eff. 7/1/2014.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1321,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1969, No. 199, § 7; 1971, No. 749, § 2; 1973, No. 873, § 7; 1974 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 39, §§ 3, 4; 1975, No. 932, § 4; 1979, No. 828, § 4; 1981, No. 650, § 4; 1985, No. 981, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-3207; Acts 1989, No. 793, § 10; 1991, No. 1148, §§ 5, 6; 1993, No. 770, §§ 2-4; 1995, No. 992, §§ 2, 3; 1997, No. 532, § 2; 1997, No. 899, § 10; 1999, No. 1019, § 3; 2001, No. 1461, § 5; 2003 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 22, § 2; 2005, No. 2198, § 2; 2007, No. 375, § 2; 2009, No. 688, § 9; 2011, No. 1017, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 21-5-201 — 21-5-228) › Section 21-5-212 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 365,§ 17, eff. 7/1/2017.
Acts 1969, No. 199, § 7; 1971, No. 749, § 2; 1973, No. 873, § 7; 1975, No. 932, § 4; 1979, No. 828, § 4; 1981, No. 650, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-3207; Acts 1989, No. 793, § 11; 1991, No. 1148, § 7; 2009, No. 688, § 10.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 21-5-201 — 21-5-228) › Section 21-5-218 - Reimbursement for interpreter services for deaf

Whereas Arkansas Rehabilitation Services currently purchases and sells staff interpreter services for the deaf with four (4) other agencies, the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the Arkansas School for the Deaf, and the Administrative Office of the Courts and whereas the need for interpreters is immediate and often for crisis purposes and cannot be planned ahead, the Division of Workforce Services is authorized to arrange for reimbursement with those agencies, assuring that the amount paid from both agencies will not exceed the maximum for the grades they occupy consistent with the intent of §
19-4-1604
, with notification and justification to the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 569, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 202, § 9.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 21-5-201 — 21-5-228) › Section 21-5-219 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 1007,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1997, No. 532, § 3; 1999, No. 1019, § 4; 2001, No. 1461, § 11; 2003 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 22, § 3; 2009, No. 688, § 12; 2011, No. 1017, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 21-5-201 — 21-5-228) › Section 21-5-224 - Extra help positions

(a)
(1)
A position authorized as extra help in a state agency shall be assigned an authorized classification by the agency, and any person hired in an extra help position shall meet the minimum qualifications and any other requirements set by the official class specification of the classification assigned to the position.
(2)
The rates of pay for extra help employees shall be set in accordance with and shall not exceed those provided in this subchapter, or its successor, for the appropriate classification.
(3)
Extra help employees of state agencies shall not exceed one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours per fiscal year as set out in §
19-4-521
.
(b)
The salary eligibility for an employee transferring or returning from an extra help position to a regular position shall be determined in the same manner as established for newly hired employees.
(c)
A former employee from a state agency, board, or commission who is rehired in an extra-help position is ineligible for benefits except holiday pay and as authorized by the Office of Personnel Management.
(d)
A Department of the Military employee hired in an extra help position located at Robinson Maneuver Training Center or Fort Chaffee Joint Maneuver Training Center shall not:
(1)
Receive pay in an amount to exceed eighty-five percent (85%) of the maximum annual salary for a comparable position under this subchapter; and
(2)
Be employed for a period of time to exceed one thousand eight hundred (1,800) hours per fiscal year.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 284,§ 18, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 365,§ 22, eff. 7/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1321,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 2009, No. 688, § 13; 2011, No. 1017, § 8.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 4 - STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD (§§ 21-5-401 — 21-5-424) › Section 21-5-401 - State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program established - Legislative intent

(a)
The State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program is established to manage life and health insurance plan options for the benefit of state employees, state employee retirees, public school employees, and public school employee retirees.
(b)
It is the purpose of this subchapter to:
(1)
Direct the State Board of Finance to:
(A)
Develop the policies, guidance, and directives for the program and to select and offer life and health insurance plan options under the program to participants; and
(B)
Allow the Insurance Commissioner to serve as a voting member of the board only for the purpose of voting on health benefit plans;
(2)
Create the Public School Employee Health Benefit Advisory Commission and the State Employee Health Benefit Advisory Commission to recommend life and health insurance plan options under the program for state employees and public school employees;
(3)
Develop self-funded health plan options that enhance the ability to control premiums and utilize managed care capabilities if feasible and in the best interest of participants; and
(4)
Enable the board to:
(A)
Set and manage policies for the program;
(B)
Work in a concerted effort toward a common goal of parity between public school and state employee insurance programs;
(C)
Improve the quality of healthcare services under the program;
(D)
Increase participants' understanding of program features by educating state employees, state employee retirees, public school employees, and public school employee retirees on the program and plan options available under the program, including the advantages and disadvantages of each available plan option; and
(E)
Slow the rate of growth of healthcare expenses under the program.
Amended by Act 2022, No. 114,§ 4, eff. 3/1/2022.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 1004,§ 10, eff. 4/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2013EX1, No. 6,§ 2, eff. 10/21/2013.
Amended by Act 2013EX1, No. 3,§ 2, eff. 10/21/2013.
Acts 1995, No. 1206, § 1; 1999, No. 1280, § 1; 2007, No. 1009, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 4 - STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD (§§ 21-5-401 — 21-5-424) › Section 21-5-402 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 1004,§ 11, eff. 4/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6136, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3496, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2014EX2, No. 6,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2014.
Amended by Act 2014EX2, No. 3,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2014.
Amended by Act 2013EX1, No. 6,§ 2, eff. 10/21/2013.
Amended by Act 2013EX1, No. 3,§ 2, eff. 10/21/2013.
Acts 1995, No. 1206, §§ 2, 3; 1997, No. 633, § 1; 1999, No. 1280, § 2; 2003, No. 1446, § 1; 2007, No. 1009, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 4 - STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD (§§ 21-5-401 — 21-5-424) › Section 21-5-403 - Report of Director of the Employee Benefits Division

The Director of the Employee Benefits Division shall report upon request to the House Committee on Insurance and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Insurance and Commerce regarding the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 1004,§ 12, eff. 4/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6137, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2013EX1, No. 6,§ 2, eff. 10/21/2013.
Amended by Act 2013EX1, No. 3,§ 2, eff. 10/21/2013.
Acts 1995, No. 1206, § 8; 1997, No. 183, § 3; 1999, No. 1280, § 3; 2007, No. 1009, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 4 - STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD (§§ 21-5-401 — 21-5-424) › Section 21-5-408 - Compensation

State Board of Finance members may receive from the Department of Finance and Administration expense reimbursement and stipends as allowable under §
25-16-901
et seq.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 1004,§ 17, eff. 4/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2013EX1, No. 6,§ 2, eff. 10/21/2013.
Amended by Act 2013EX1, No. 3,§ 2, eff. 10/21/2013.
Acts 1995, No. 1206, § 6; 1997, No. 250, § 213; 1997, No. 1354, § 39; 1999, No. 1280, § 8.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 4 - STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD (§§ 21-5-401 — 21-5-424) › Section 21-5-414 - State contributions generally - Partial state contribution of employees' premiums

(a)
The Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall seek the advice of the Legislative Council and the House Committee on Insurance and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Insurance and Commerce before additional state contributions can be made to the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program on behalf of state employees.
(b)
Participating entities shall make a monthly contribution equal to the number of budgeted state employee positions multiplied by the monthly contribution authorized by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State for each state employee budgeted position into a fund designated for state employee health benefits to partially defray the cost of life and health benefits for state employees and retirees participating in the program.
Amended by Act 2022, No. 110,§ 1, eff. 3/1/2022.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 654,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6144, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 242,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 912,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2013EX1, No. 6,§ 2, eff. 10/21/2013.
Amended by Act 2013EX1, No. 3,§ 2, eff. 10/21/2013.
Acts 1973, No. 72, § 1; 1975, No. 156, § 1; 1977, No. 389, § 1; 1979, No. 323, § 1; 1981, No. 838, §§ 1, 2; 1983, No. 469, §§ 1, 2; 1985, No. 615, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-3115, 12-3115.1; Acts 1987, No. 743, § 1; 1989, No. 21, § 1; 1991, No. 127, § 1; 1991, No. 867, § 5; 1993, No. 904, § 1; 1995, No. 580, § 1; 1995, No. 1206, § 10; 1997, No. 183, § 4; 1997, No. 843, § 1; 1999, No. 1280, § 10; 2001, No. 185, § 1; 2007, No. 1009, § 12.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 4 - STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD (§§ 21-5-401 — 21-5-424) › Section 21-5-416 - Annual performance audits

The Legislative Joint Auditing Committee shall annually conduct a performance audit of the:
(1)
Entity administering claims; and
(2)
Employee Benefits Division.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6147, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2013EX1, No. 6,§ 2, eff. 10/21/2013.
Amended by Act 2013EX1, No. 3,§ 2, eff. 10/21/2013.
Acts 1981, No. 749, § 7; 1981, No. 838, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-3109.2; Acts 2003, No. 826, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 4 - STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD (§§ 21-5-401 — 21-5-424) › Section 21-5-417 - State contribution for employee receiving workers' compensation

Notwithstanding any other provisions of the law, a state agency shall remit the employer's contribution for a state employee participating in the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program to the Employee Benefits Division when the state employee is:
(1)
In a leave-without-pay status because of a work-related injury; and
(2)
Receiving benefits from workers' compensation.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6148, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2013EX1, No. 6,§ 2, eff. 10/21/2013.
Amended by Act 2013EX1, No. 3,§ 2, eff. 10/21/2013.
Acts 1989, No. 711, § 1; 2007, No. 1009, § 14.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 4 - STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD (§§ 21-5-401 — 21-5-424) › Section 21-5-418 - Health savings account

(a)
A health savings account shall be a component of a consumer-driven health insurance plan option adopted by the State Board of Finance.
(b)
A school district may make an employer contribution into a participating public school employee's health savings account up to the maximum amount allowed by the Internal Revenue Service.
(c)
A school district shall ensure that any vendor the school district contracts with to provide health savings account management for the school district provides annual education to the school district's public school employees concerning the:
(1)
Advantages and disadvantages of a consumer-driven health plan option; and
(2)
Effective strategies for using a health savings account.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 1004,§ 21, eff. 4/28/2021.
Added by Act 2013EX1, No. 6,§ 2, eff. 10/21/2013.
Added by Act 2013EX1, No. 3,§ 2, eff. 10/21/2013.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 4 - STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD (§§ 21-5-401 — 21-5-424) › Section 21-5-421 - Introduction of bills affecting State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program - Definitions

(a)
As used in this section:
(1)
"Entity of the state" means any agency, board, bureau, commission, committee, council, department, division, institution of higher education, office, public school, quasi-public organization, or other political subdivision of the state; and
(2)
"Health benefit plan" means a policy, contract, certificate, or agreement offered or issued by an entity to provide, deliver, arrange for, pay for, or reimburse any of the costs of healthcare services, including pharmacy benefits, to an entity of the state.
(b)
A bill affecting the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program or that imposes a new or increased cost obligation for health benefit plans, including pharmacy benefits, on an entity of the state to be considered by the General Assembly at a regular session shall be introduced in the General Assembly during the first fifteen (15) calendar days of a regular session.
(c)
(1)
A bill as described in subsection (b) of this section shall not be introduced after the fifteenth day of a regular session unless the introduction of the bill is first approved by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the full membership of each house of the General Assembly.
(2)
If the General Assembly recesses for longer than three (3) consecutive days during the first fifteen (15) days of a regular session, the fifteen-day introduction deadline shall be extended for a time period equal to the recess.
(d)
A bill affecting the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program or that imposes a new or increased cost obligation for health benefit plans, including pharmacy benefits, on an entity of the state shall not be introduced or considered at a fiscal session or an extraordinary session of the General Assembly unless the introduction and consideration of the bill is first approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the full membership of each house of the General Assembly.
Added by Act 2022, No. 112,§ 2, eff. 3/1/2022.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 4 - STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD (§§ 21-5-401 — 21-5-424) › Section 21-5-422 - Accountability - Legislative oversight - Transparency - Quarterly reports - Definition

(a)
The General Assembly finds that:
(1)
The continual evaluation of the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program by the General Assembly is critical for:
(A)
Maximizing the benefits to the state employees and public school employees who are participants in the program; and
(B)
Maintaining continued viability of the program;
(2)
Accountability and transparency in the operation of the program are vital to a proper evaluation of the program; and
(3)
Extraordinary provisions for legislative oversight of the program are necessary and required.
(b)
(1)
The State Board of Finance and the Director of the Employee Benefits Division shall report to the Legislative Council on a quarterly basis.
(2)
The quarterly report required under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall:
(A)
Be known as the "Employee Benefits Division Quarterly Report";
(B)
Be submitted to the Legislative Council no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the end of each calendar quarter; and
(C)
Include without limitation the following information regarding the program:
(i)
(a)
A new or significantly modified cost-containment measure.
(b)
As used in this subdivision (b)(2)(C)(i), "cost-containment measure" means a process or practice of controlling and managing expenses of the program by reducing or limiting the amount of spending required to administer the program and remain within specific, preplanned budgetary constraints;
(ii)
Any change in plan options offered under the program for state employees or public school employees;
(iii)
Potential funding changes to the program;
(iv)
Any premium increases or decreases over the previous plan year;
(v)
Any concern involving the reserve balance for state employees or public school employees;
(vi)
Changes to the four-year projections for the program;
(vii)
Changes that would limit, eliminate, or increase benefits of plan options offered under the program and the impact these changes would have on the fiscal viability of the program, including the reserve balance for state employees or public school employees;
(viii)
Changes that would limit, eliminate, or increase eligibility requirements for the program;
(ix)
Vendor issues or changes in vendors from the previous year;
(x)
Proposed contracts or changes in contracts from the previous year;
(xi)
Any change in consultants from the previous year;
(xii)
Rules promulgated by the board or the Employee Benefits Division regarding the implementation, administration, or enforcement of the program; and
(xiii)
Such other matters related to the program as the Legislative Council considers necessary to perform its oversight of all matters related to the program.
Added by Act 2022, No. 113,§ 2, eff. 3/1/2022.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 5 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (§§ 21-5-101 — 21-5-1418) › Subchapter 5 - DEFERRED COMPENSATION (§§ 21-5-501 — 21-5-511) › Section 21-5-501 - Definition

For the purpose of this subchapter, "employee" means any person, partnership, or professional association whether appointed, elected, or under contract, providing services for the state, county, city, town, or other political subdivision for which compensation is paid.
Acts 1975, No. 669, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1621.