Arkansas Appeal Tribunal

The Arkansas Appeal Tribunal is a state agency of the Government of Arkansas.^[1] Persons unsatisfied with unemployment insurance (UI) determinations issued by the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services may appeal to the Arkansas Appeal Tribunal within 20 days.^[a][3] The Tribunal holds hearings.^[4]

The Appeal Tribunal is based in Little Rock. In 1989, the Tribunal had a staff of about 30 and was funded by, but separate from, the Arkansas Employment Security Division.^[5] The Arkansas Employment Security Division was renamed the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services (ADWS) in 2005.^[6][7] In 2019, following a state government reorganization, the Department of Workforce Services became the Division of Workforce Services^[8][9] within the Arkansas Department of Commerce.^[10]

In late 2020, a slowdown in the processing of UI appeals was attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic in Arkansas.^[11]

Decisions of the Arkansas Appeal Tribunal are subject to further review by the Arkansas Board of Review,^[b] which can be further reviewed by the Arkansas Court of Appeals.^[12]

Notes

1. "Your appeal must be received by the Arkansas Appeal Tribunal or a local DWS office within the 20-day appeal period"^[2]
2. "A further appeal may be made to the Arkansas Board of Review"^[2]