When used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
(A) “Employer” includes every person, firm, corporation, partnership, stock association, agent, manager, representative, foreman, or other person having control or custody of any employment, place of employment, or of any employee.
(B) However, this subchapter shall not affect any employer engaged exclusively in farming operations, nor shall it affect employers employing fewer than five (5) persons; and
(2) “Safe” or “safety” as applied to any employment or place of employment shall include conditions and methods of sanitation and hygiene reasonably necessary for the protection of the life, health, safety, and welfare of employees or the public.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 11 - Labor and Industrial Relations
Chapter 2 - Department of Labor
Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 11-2-107. Appointment of director
§ 11-2-108. Director — Powers and duties generally
§ 11-2-109. Director — Intervention in and arbitration of labor disputes
§ 11-2-110. Director — Rulemaking authority
§ 11-2-111. Office — Employees — Location of hearings
§ 11-2-112. Promulgation of rules
§ 11-2-113. Variation of rule due to difficulties or hardship
§ 11-2-114. Judicial review of rules
§ 11-2-115. Employer records — Inspection
§ 11-2-116. Entry and inspection of workplace, etc
§ 11-2-117. Safe place of employment — Duties of employer and director
§ 11-2-118. Oaths, certifications, subpoenas, etc. — Enforcement by contempt
§ 11-2-119. False statements made under oath deemed perjury
§ 11-2-121. Agreements with government agencies
§ 11-2-122. Disclosure to employees — Health benefits available
§ 11-2-123. Employment training and placement programs for ex-offenders
§ 11-2-124. Social media accounts of current and prospective employees — Definitions
§ 11-2-125. Relationship between franchisee and franchisor — Definitions