Unemployment Benefits Arkansas

Arkansas Unemployment Benefits Calculator

1. Overview: The State provides temporary compensation assistance for individuals whom, consequently have involuntarily lost their job. Essentially, these individuals must meet all currently outlined requirments if they wish to collect these benefits during their layoff period. Furthermore, the Federal Government also provides benefits, including Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program. All Government benefit programs are administered and paid via local offices, much like state benefits (for specific information & questions on Federal programs, one can call or visit any local unemployment office location).

2. Amount Determinations: Benefit amounts always vary from person to person. In 2012, State regulations set the maximum benefit amount provided to claimants at 1/2 of the claimant's previous wage earnings. Example: A person who previously earned $900 weekly in salary would typically receive $450 per week in State benefits. *These amounts are subject to change. Periods of economic prosperity can slightly reduce these amounts. Applicants are advised of all entitled benefit amounts during their initial filing process (calculations of benefits cannot be determined via phone claim, but are via online/web claims).

3. Length Determination: In 2012, individuals who file a an initial benefits claim are entitled to 26 weeks of compensation from the State. However, extended benefits are available to eligible claimants by the State (extension of benefits for an additional 13 weeks). Claimants who exhuast the additional 13 weeks of benefits can still extend compensation through the EUC, for a specified period of time.

4. Payment Frequency: All qualified applicants must file bi-weekly claims to continue receiving benefits. Compensation checks are sent to the claimant once every 2 weeks for the duration of the collection period. Typically, there is a 7 day waiting period before receiving your first weekly amount.

5. Payout Methods: Compensation checks (by default) are sent to the claimant's address on file bi-weekly, however, approved applicants have the can choose to receive benefits via direct deposit. In order to receive compensation amounts by direct deposit, individuals must check the "direct payment" option during step 3 of the online filing process.

Arkansas Unemployment Benefits Eligibility

Mailing address, including Zip Code and phone number.
Social Security Number and Drivers License information.
Name, address, phone number and Federal ID number of your last employer.
Date work started and date ended.
Salary/Compensation.
Past employer information at least 2 years.

Information for filing Arkansas Unemployment Insurance Benefits.

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Comments:

June 23, 2012: If you would like your business to employ highly motivated and high-energy level employees then investing in the workplace atmosphere and facilities will help and will reduce work-place stress significantly. Research confirms that if your employees are stressed then that will cost you even more money in missed workdays and increased on-the-job injuries over both the short term and the long term.
-William.

June 22, 2012: In addition to the negative repercussions of having stressed out employees, your business may be experiencing lower productivity and poor quality of output. It is both clear and obvious that some very cost effective strategies could minimize stress on the job and provide your employees with opportunities to reduce other stress related problems.
-Thomas.

June 2, 2012: It's always good to provide an attractive and comfortable work environment whenever possible to reduce stress. Pleasant surroundings can do more for a person' attitude then we often realize.
-Marissa

May 7, 2012: Create a less formal atmosphere by adding plants or improved decoration, even if that is just in a rest room it will help. Supply a quiet room for your employees to take their breaks in. Not the canteen or games room, this room should be separate from the normal "hustle and bustle" of the work-place. It will give your employees an opportunity of a quick 10 minute break from work and any work related stress that they may be experiencing.
-Randell.

April 28, 2012: Instead of giving orders 100% of the time try to create opportunities for employees to make decisions that will directly affect their job performance. This gives them a sense of personal power and less stress because they feel they have some control. Thank your employees for work accomplished and recognize them for exemplary performance. A quick thank you will go a long way in reducing complaints and stress. Be genuine and only thank when workers have worked well otherwise you will be rewarding sub-standard activities.
-Janice.