Updates

July 1

Division of Workforce Services Identifies Uptick in Unemployment Fraud

Immediately Report Suspicious Activity

The Arkansas Department of Commerce’s Division of Workforce Services (ADWS) has identified an uptick in fraudulent activity related to unemployment claims as a nationwide fraud scheme continues to grow.

June 24

Work Search Requirement Resuming June 28

The Arkansas Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Services (DWS) announced today that the work search requirement for Unemployment Insurance will be back in effect beginning June 28, 2020. When claiming benefits for the week ending July 4 and after, individuals will have to report the number of job contacts they made that week.

May 4

PUA Claim Filing System Available

The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) claim filing system for self-employed workers, independent contractors and those who are unable to work due to COVID-19 will be available beginning at 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 5.

May 2

Self-employed Filing System Update

The claim filing system for self-employed workers and independent contractors is completing final testing and is expected to be open early this week.

April 21

Self-employed and independent contractors can plan ahead for filing

The claim filing system for self-employed workers, independent contractors and those who have lost jobs due to Covid-19 is being developed and will be available soon.

April 16

State launches new resource for up-to-date unemployment information

ARunemployment.com is designed to be a memorable resource for people seeking answers to their questions regarding unemployment insurance claims.

April 7

Arkansas Democrat Gazette

"Essentially, any employee in Arkansas who has lost work hours through no fault of their own and because of the coronavirus is eligible for unemployment benefits," said Charisse Childers, director of the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services.

Updates | Arkansas Division of Workforce Services