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The Arkansas Department of Labor governs and regulates many aspects of labor laws in Arkansas. These laws are not limited to only payment of wages or child labor laws. The department is an integral part of the State of Arkansas when it comes to the workplace. The offices works to answer questions and to help solve problems that arises between workers and their employees. All parties involved can contact this office for help or to find answers to specific work-related labor law issues.

Another important part of regulating labor laws in Arkansas include looking at violations set forth by OSHA. The Department of Labor offers companies fee OSHA consultations to make sure that building codes are enforced and that all companies are operating in a safe and healthful way. Small companies will receive top priority when requesting these services. These services are important to help employers find and recognize safety and health concerns in the workplace. The department can also offer advice and help implementing new safely programs. Employers can request posters, brochures, and literature and education packets to help them comply with OSHA regulations.

Workers might have many questions when they run into problems regarding labor laws in Arkansas. When they feel that they cannot ask help from their employer, they can contact the department of labor. For example, an employee may feel he or she has been discriminated against in the workplace. They might feel uncomfortable talking to their employer about this issue. The department of labor can help. Both the state and federal laws prohibit any type of discrimination in the work place. This includes discrimination against age, race, religion, sex, or disability. The department of labor recommends that any person feeling as though they are being discriminated against to contact an attorney and contact the department of labor or assistance.

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