Division of Workforce Services

The Arkansas Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program provides unemployment benefits to individuals who are self-employed, independent contractors, gig workers, or other individuals who are not eligible for traditional unemployment insurance benefits. The PUA program was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and is intended to provide financial support to individuals who have been impacted by the pandemic. To be eligible for PUA benefits in Arkansas, individuals must have been impacted by COVID-19 in certain ways, such as being diagnosed with COVID-19, caring for a family member who has COVID-19, or being unable to work due to COVID-19 related reasons. Additionally, individuals must meet other eligibility requirements related to their work history and earnings. The Arkansas PUA program is administered by the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services.

The Arkansas Regular Unemployment service is a program that provides financial support to eligible individuals who have lost their jobs due to reasons beyond their control, such as layoffs or business closures. The program is administered by the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services.

The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services (ADWS) provides the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax Employer Registration service, which is designed to help businesses and employers in Arkansas comply with the state's unemployment insurance requirements. Employers can register for the UI tax program online using ADWS's EZ Tax Registration system, where they provide their business information and receive an Employer Account Number (EAN). The UI tax program requires employers to file quarterly reports and pay unemployment insurance taxes as required by state law, which provides financial support to workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. The UI Tax Employer Registration service is an essential resource for employers in Arkansas, helping to ensure that they are in compliance with state laws and providing necessary support to workers.

The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services (ADWS) provides the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Wage and Tax Filing service, which is designed to help businesses and employers in Arkansas comply with the state's unemployment insurance requirements. The service allows employers to file their quarterly wage reports and pay their UI taxes online using ADWS's EZ Tax Filing system. Employers can view their account information, including their Employer Account Number (EAN), wage reports, tax balances, and payment history, and make any necessary updates to their account information. This service ensures timely and accurate filing of quarterly wage reports and payments, which helps provide financial support to workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. The UI Wage and Tax Filing service is an important tool for employers in Arkansas to stay compliant with state laws and provide necessary support to workers.