Most states have laws that require employers to pay employees their wages with some minimum frequency—usually either twice a month (semi-monthly) or every other week (bi-weekly)—and some states require weekly or monthly payment of wages.

These laws are known as payday laws and also dictate when an employee who has been fired/terminated or quit must be paid their final paycheck—in some states, immediately; in some states within a certain number of days; and in some states on the next regularly-scheduled payday.

Payday laws vary from state to state and are usually included in a state’s statutes—often in the labor code or other statutes governing employer-employee relations.

In Arkansas, the state's Minimum Wage Act requires employers to designate regular paydays and to pay employees at least semi-monthly or on a more frequent basis. Employers must establish a regular payday schedule and notify employees of these paydays. Regarding the final paycheck for an employee who has been terminated or has quit, Arkansas law stipulates that an employer must pay the employee's final wages on the next regular payday following the date of termination. If the employee requests their final wages by mail, the employer is required to mail the paycheck to the employee. The Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing is responsible for enforcing these regulations. It's important to note that these laws can be subject to change, and an attorney can provide the most current legal advice based on the latest statutes and case law.