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This bill amends Arkansas' wage and hour investigation procedures to provide the Director of the Division of Labor with expanded authority in handling wage complaints. Specifically, the bill clarifies and extends the director's investigative powers by allowing wage complaints to be investigated retrospectively for up to two years before the complaint's filing date, with potential extension if investigation obstacles are discovered. The bill also introduces provisions that pause (or "toll") the statute of limitations when a complaint is filed, ensuring the director has time to fully investigate claims. Additionally, the legislation permits the director to initiate legal actions to recover unpaid wages within one year of a final administrative order and allows employees to be joined in administrative proceedings if violations have prevented the discovery of valid compensation claims. These changes are intended to strengthen the enforcement of wage and hour laws and provide more comprehensive protections for workers in Arkansas by giving the Division of Labor more robust investigative and remedial capabilities.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb279&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R