A Q&A guide to employee privacy laws for private employers in Arkansas. This Q&A addresses employee privacy rights and the consequences for employers that violate these rights. Federal, local, or municipal law may impose additional or different requirements. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Employee Privacy Laws: State Q&A Tool).

States and municipalities issued public health guidance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that may impact employee privacy. For information and ongoing updates, see COVID-19: Employment Law and Development Tracker: State Laws and Directives.