Paid Leave
The State of Arkansas offers a generous leave program for eligible employees. This includes annual, sick and holiday leave. There are additional leave benefits available such as paid maternity leave, children’s educational activities leave, organ donor and disaster volunteer service leave.
Retirement Program
The Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System (APERS) serves more than 95,000 active state employees, retirees, and beneficiaries. Founded in 1957, APERS provides retirement, disability, and death benefits. Participating employers include state departments, all counties, over 100 municipal entities, and school districts. Employees become vested after completing five years of service providing a secure income in retirement.