(a) A workfare participant by participating in workfare does not enter into any employment contract, expressed or implied, with the State of Arkansas or its several political subdivisions. Participation in the project is for the purpose of retaining food stamp benefits and not for employment with the State of Arkansas or its political subdivisions.
(b) The relationship of a workfare participant to the State of Arkansas or to any of its political subdivisions shall not be deemed to be an employer-employee relationship.
(c) Workfare participants shall not be considered public employees covered by the state workers' compensation funds and therefore are excluded from workers' compensation coverage under this subchapter.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 21 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 5 - Compensation and Benefits
Subchapter 6 - Public Employee Workers' Compensation Act
§ 21-5-602. Legislative intent
§ 21-5-604. Workfare participants excluded
§ 21-5-605. Public Employee Claims Division
§ 21-5-606. Division attorneys
§ 21-5-607. Claim, review, and appeal procedures
§ 21-5-608. Report of injury, death, or exposure
§ 21-5-609. Benefits for emergency service volunteer workers
§ 21-5-610. Workers' compensation benefits in conjunction with certain other benefits