How do I talk to a live person at the unemployment office in Arkansas?

How do I talk to a live person at the unemployment office in Arkansas?

The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services has a hotline available for filing unemployment and other services. It is available seven days a week, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 1-844-908-2178. You can also file claims online at

What number do I call for unemployment in Arkansas?

(501) 907-2590
To file your claim using ArkLine, call (501) 907-2590.

Is Arkansas still paying 300 unemployment?

A federal judge ruled that Arkansas will re-enroll in the federal pandemic assistance program, which means the extra $300 in unemployment will begin again. Back in June, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson opted out of the benefits renewal program.

How do I check the status of my Arkansas unemployment claim?

To file a weekly claim or to check the status of your claim, please visit ArkNet, Arkansas’ continued claim filing system.

How do I file my weekly unemployment claim in Arkansas?

Read the following instructions carefully before you make your first call. To File Weekly Claims by Telephone You Need:

1. A touch-tone or dial-pulse telephone.
2. Your social security number.
3. Your personal identification number or PIN.
4. Your total gross earnings and hours worked for the week you are claiming.

How do I reset my unemployment pin in Arkansas?

If you forget your PIN, you should contact your local office, in person or by phone for assistance. Local office personnel do not have access to your PIN, but can reset your claim to accept a new PIN.

Does Arkansas unemployment back pay?

Payments may be made retroactive to the first week eligible under the program. DWS will issue more information about the Disaster Unemployment Assistance via press releases, DWS’ webpage and social media posts should such benefits become available.

Will Arkansas get back pay on unemployment?

Unemployed people in Arkansas have won back their benefits, marking the third state to reverse aid cuts. Unemployed workers in Arkansas are the latest to win back their federal benefits.

Will Arkansas Pua be extended?

The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program will end on June 26, 2021. Weekly benefits will continue to be paid to those eligible through the week ending June 26, 2021. The $300 supplemental benefits paid through the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) program will also end on June 26, 2021.

How can I check on my unemployment claim?

Payment information is updated daily and is available through your UI Online account or by calling the UI Self-Service Phone Line at 1-866-333-4606.

How do I reopen my unemployment claim in Arkansas?

To reactivate your claim, you must submit another application through EZARC. If you worked in more than one state during your Base Period, you can combine your wages from all states into a combined claim, as long as you have at least one quarter of wages that you earned in Arkansas.