It is recognized that the reimbursement or payment by an employer of or for tuition for employee training or courses that aid in improving job skills is in the best interest of the state. Increasing the skills and abilities of the workforce allows Arkansas to compete for jobs that require specialized knowledge and talent not available in sufficient supply. In order to reward those employers who subsidize educational opportunities for their employees and to encourage other employers to make such benefits available to their employees, it is necessary to create an incentive.
Section: 26-51-1902 26-51-1903 NextLast modified: November 15, 2016