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Arkansas doesn’t allow any workers to be discriminated against while in the workplace. No one can be treated badly or denied a job because of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In fact, Arkansas employers are required to display Arkansas state discrimination posters outlining the state and federal laws that grant the rights of employees not to be victims of discrimination.

Arkansas and federal laws make it illegal for any worker to be discriminated against in the workplace. No one can be discriminated against in any way. A worker can’t be fired, denied a job, harassed, demoted, or denied any other rights afforded to them. Also, anyone who files a claim against an employer can’t be discriminated against for filing the claim.

The law also protects women who are pregnant. Pregnant women are protected from discrimination and harassment. They can’t be fired from their job, lose their job while on maternity leave, or be a victim in any other way because of their pregnancy. Also, workers can’t be discriminated against because they are or aren’t a member of a union. Workers rights are guaranteed by the Arkansas Civil Rights Act. Rights are enforced by victims filing a private lawsuit.

People who are disabled in Arkansas can’t be denied employment because of their disability. If reasonable accommodations can be made, an employer must make the accommodations. This doesn’t mean that a disabled person must receive preferential treatment but they must be given a reasonable opportunity to succeed. Employers are not allowed to question someone about a disability while interviewing for a position.

All Arkansas employers are required to post the federal and state laws regarding discrimination. These laws must be displayed by hanging Arkansas state discrimination posters in an area where all employees can see them. Failure to post the laws correctly can result in penalties and/or fines for the employer.

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