Arkansas § 11-9-504 - Additional compensation — Illegally employed minor.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-9-504 — Additional compensation — Illegally employed minor., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-9-504. Additional compensation — Illegally employed minor.
Where an injury or death is sustained by a minor employed in violation of federal or state statutes pertaining to minimum ages for employment of minors, compensation or death benefits provided for by this chapter shall be doubled. However, the penalty shall not apply when the minor misrepresents his or her age, in writing, to the employer.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 11-9-504
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-9-504 cover?
Section 11-9-504 ("Additional compensation — Illegally employed minor.") 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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