AR HB1451

Requires private employers that do not provide paid Veterans Day leave to grant veteran employees unpaid leave for the entire day of November 11 upon request.

Veteran employees must submit written notice at least one month in advance and provide proof of veteran status, such as a DD Form 214 or comparable military discharge certificate.

Employers may deny unpaid leave requests only if they can demonstrate the employee's absence will adversely impact public health and safety or cause significant economic or operational disruption, as determined by the Department of Labor and Licensing.

Does not prevent employers from voluntarily providing paid Veterans Day leave to all employees.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Licensing to promulgate rules to implement the requirements.