AR HB1227

Amends Arkansas Code § 11-4-221(a) to modify employer liability relief under the state's minimum wage and overtime compensation laws.

Excludes employee commuting activities from compensable work time, including walking, riding, or traveling to and from the actual place of employment.

Excludes preliminary and postliminary activities occurring before or after an employee's principal work activities from minimum wage and overtime requirements.

Clarifies that employer vehicle use for employee commuting within the normal commuting area is not considered principal activity if subject to an employer-employee agreement.

Adds new exemption for motor carrier employees in driving capacity for activities including travel to/from personal residence, personal activities not furthering employer's business, and off-duty or sleeper berth time.