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Job descriptions are a must, but more importantly, job descriptions must remain up-to-date and accurate. An adequate job description should include: The essential functions of the job Necessary qualifications Specific productivity targets Other goals Comprehensive and accurate information

In the 91st General Assembly of the Arkansas State Legislature, the following acts have been passed that relate to labor and employment issues:

How will the amendment to the Medical Marijuana Amendment affect employers? In the recently concluded General Assembly, the legislature passed Act 593 to amend the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment.

News Alert: If you receive a call from someone purporting to be from the Sheriff’s Office and stating that a warrant has been issued for failure to appear for jury duty, this is a likely a scam.

K. Coleman Westbrook Jr. spoke recently to members of the North Pulaski Retired Teachers Association in Jacksonville.

The Arkansas SHRM State Council named Attorney H. Wayne Young as the recipient of the 2017 Russell Gunter Legislative Advocacy Award.

Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP, First National Bank and UAFS Foundation will host the 2017 Tax Planning Update Seminar for Certified Public Accountants and attorneys on Thursday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch is included and attendees will qualify for 1.5 hours of CLE credits and 1.5 hours of CPE credits in Arkansas. Space is limited and the cost to register is $20.