A Helpful Infographic Explaining COVID-19 And Unemployment Insurance in Arkansas

by Ellie Wheeler - April 2, 2020

With historic levels of unemployment insurance claims across the nation, it is important to stay up to date on the changing programs that support workers who have lost their jobs.

Workers who wouldn't typically qualify may now be covered under expanded federal unemployment benefits. Changes at the state level are also making it easier for workers to access these benefits quickly.

The infographic below provides an overview of how state and federal changes to the unemployment insurance program are impacting Arkansas.

For additional information, see our recent blog posts on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting unemployment:

• Arkansas Unemployment Insurance Claims
• How Unemployment Insurance Works in Arkansas