Arkansas § 11-4-601 - Discrimination on the basis of sex prohibited.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-4-601 — Discrimination on the basis of sex prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-4-601. Discrimination on the basis of sex prohibited.
Every employer in the state shall pay employees equal compensation for equal services, and no employer shall discriminate against any employee in the matter of wages or compensation solely on the basis of the sex of the employee. An employer who violates or fails to comply with the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor, and each day that the violation or failure to comply continues shall be a separate offense.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 11-4-601
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-4-601 cover?
Section 11-4-601 ("Discrimination on the basis of sex prohibited.") 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.
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