AR HB1018

Increases the maximum unemployment benefits calculation from 25 times weekly benefit amount to 26 times weekly benefit amount under Arkansas Code § 11-10-504(a)

Maintains the alternative calculation method where maximum benefits equal one-third of base period wages, with the lesser of the two amounts applying

Increases the maximum duration for shared work unemployment compensation benefits from 25 weeks to 26 weeks in any benefit year under Arkansas Code § 11-10-610(b)

Clarifies that individuals cannot receive combined shared work and regular unemployment compensation exceeding the maximum entitlement established for unemployment compensation in a benefit year