(a) A person who is called to active state duty as a member of the armed forces of this state or any other state, including without limitation the National Guard, a reserve component of the armed forces, or the militia, is afforded such employment and reemployment rights, privileges, benefits, and protections in employment as though that person had been called to active duty in the service of the United States and shall not be denied hiring, retention in employment, promotion, or other incidents or advantages of employment because of any obligation as a member of the armed forces.
(b) In any civil action to enforce the provisions of this section, the prevailing party may be allowed a reasonable attorney's fee to be assessed by the court and collected as costs.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs
Chapter 62 - Military Personnel
§ 12-62-401. Privilege from arrest
§ 12-62-403. Exemption from civil process
§ 12-62-404. Civil or criminal liability for acts in scope of duty
§ 12-62-405. Immunity of medical personnel from malpractice suits
§ 12-62-406. Stay of proceedings
§ 12-62-407. Exemption from traffic laws
§ 12-62-408. Penalty for interference
§ 12-62-409. Free passage over toll bridges and ferries
§ 12-62-410. Exemption from automobile tags, road taxes, and duties
§ 12-62-411. Recordation of certificate of discharge
§ 12-62-412. Molestation of guard while on duty — Penalty
§ 12-62-413. Employment protection for members of armed forces
§ 12-62-414. Extensions for renewing certain documents — Paying certain fees