Arkansas Workers’ Comp Board — Best Proven Guide (2026)

The Arkansas workers comp board most people are looking for is the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission, part of the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing — the state agency that oversees every workers’ compensation claim and coverage requirement in Arkansas.

This page gives the address, phone, website, coverage lookup, forms and poster for the Arkansas workers comp board, and explains what the agency does for an injured worker and for an employer. Verified against the agency’s own site as of October 2026.

Arkansas Workers Comp Board Contact Details

Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission
324 Spring Street
Little Rock, AR 72203
Mailing: P.O. Box 950, Little Rock, AR 72203-0950
Phone: (501) 682-3930 · (800) 622-4472
Web: https://labor.arkansas.gov/workers-comp/

What the Arkansas Workers Comp Board Does

The Commission is now a division of the Department of Labor and Licensing; its old awcc.state.ar.us address redirects there.

Three things the Arkansas workers comp board does not do: it does not pay most claims (the employer’s insurer does, unless the state runs the fund), it does not give legal advice, and it does not choose a doctor for you. It is the referee and the record-keeper, which is exactly why its information line is the first free call for a confused claimant.

The Arkansas Workers Comp Board for Injured Workers

Report the injury to your employer first — that deadline is set by Arkansas law, not by the agency. Then the Arkansas workers comp board comes in at three points: filing the worker’s claim form when the employer or insurer will not act, requesting a hearing when a claim is denied or benefits stop, and approving any settlement before it is final.

Bring the claim number, the date of injury, the insurer’s name and every letter you have received. Our Arkansas claim guide walks through the deadlines and forms before you make the call.

The Arkansas Workers Comp Board for Employers

Employers meet the Arkansas workers comp board when they prove coverage, file the first report of injury after an accident, post the required notice in the workplace and — if they qualify — file an exemption. Coverage is bought from a private insurer or the assigned-risk plan; the agency checks that it exists. The threshold and penalties are in our Arkansas requirements guide.

Arkansas Workers Comp Board Coverage Lookup, Forms and Poster

The agency publishes a coverage-verification lookup on its site so a worker, a contractor or a client can confirm an employer is insured; start from the homepage above. Forms are linked from the agency homepage. The required workplace poster is free from the agency — the companies selling it are selling a free document.

Arkansas Workers Comp Board Details at a Glance

Before You Call the Arkansas Workers Comp Board

Agency lines are busiest Monday mornings and the first days of the month. Have the claim number ready, ask for the name of the person you spoke with, and follow up in writing. The Arkansas workers comp board can explain the process and the deadlines, confirm whether a form was received and tell you how to request a hearing; it cannot tell you what your case is worth.

For that question, our Arkansas settlement guide and a licensed attorney are the next stops.

District and hearing offices: larger states hear cases at regional offices rather than at headquarters. Where Arkansas has them, they are listed on the agency site under locations, and the hearing notice names the office for your case.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Arkansas workers comp board called?

The Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission — (501) 682-3930. It oversees claims and coverage; the insurer pays most benefits.

How do I check if an employer has workers comp in Arkansas?

Use the coverage-verification lookup on the agency site; it is public and free. If an employer is not listed, call the agency before you assume.

Do I need a lawyer to contact the Arkansas workers comp board?

No. The agency’s information line answers process questions for free. A lawyer matters once a claim is denied or a settlement is on the table.

Official Arkansas Sources & Resources

• Arkansas Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission: https://labor.arkansas.gov/workers-comp/
• U.S. Department of Labor — Workers’ Comp: dol.gov
• Insurance Information Institute: iii.org

This Arkansas workers comp board guide was last verified against official Arkansas sources in October 2026. Rules change — confirm the current figure with the state agency or a licensed attorney.

More Arkansas Workers’ Comp Guides

• How to File an Arkansas Workers’ Comp Claim
• Arkansas Workers’ Comp Settlements
• Arkansas Workers’ Comp Requirements (Employers)
• Workers’ Comp Guides for All 50 States

Disclaimer: This guide is informational only and is not legal, medical, or financial advice. Workers Comp Explained is an independent educational resource, not a law firm or insurer. Workers’ comp benefits, settlement values, deadlines, and requirements vary by state and by the specific facts of your injury and change over time, and any settlement figures here are illustrative only.

Confirm your rights and any deadline with your state’s workers’ compensation board and a licensed attorney before you act.