Arkansas § 11-9-401 - Employer's liability for compensation.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-9-401 — Employer's liability for compensation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-9-401. Employer's liability for compensation.
Every employer should secure compensation to its employees and pay or provide compensation for their disability or death from compensable injury arising out of and in the course of employment without regard to fault as a cause of the injury. There shall be no liability for compensation under this chapter where the injury or death was substantially occasioned by the willful intention of the injured employee to bring about such compensable injury or death. The primary obligation to pay compensation is upon the employer, and the procurement of a policy of insurance by an employer to cover the obligation in respect to this chapter shall not relieve the employer of the obligation.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 11-9-401
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-9-401 cover?
Section 11-9-401 ("Employer's liability for compensation.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 11-9-401?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 11-9-401 apply to my situation?
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