Arkansas § 12-62-413 - Employment protection for members of armed forces.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-62-413 — Employment protection for members of armed forces., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-62-413. Employment protection for members of armed forces.
A person who is called to active state duty as a member of the armed forces of this state or any other state, including without limitation the National Guard, a reserve component of the armed forces, or the militia, is afforded such employment and reemployment rights, privileges, benefits, and protections in employment as though that person had been called to active duty in the service of the United States and shall not be denied hiring, retention in employment, promotion, or other incidents or advantages of employment because of any obligation as a member of the armed forces. In any civil action to enforce the provisions of this section, the prevailing party may be allowed a reasonable attorney's fee to be assessed by the court and collected as costs.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-62-413
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-62-413 cover?
Section 12-62-413 ("Employment protection for members of armed forces.") 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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