Arkansas Code Title 11. Labor and Industrial Relations § 11-6-115. Domestic labor and child care in connection with church functions permitted

(a) As used in this section, “domestic labor” means any occasional, irregular, or incidental work related to and in or around private residences, including, but not limited to babysitting, pet sitting, similar household chores, and manual yard work. This definition specifically excludes industrial homework, work for a third party such as a sitting service, and any activity determined by the Director of the Division of Labor to be hazardous pursuant to the provisions of § 11-6-107(b).

(b) Except as provided in this section, the provisions of this chapter relating to child labor, shall not apply to any child employed for the purposes of domestic labor.

(c) Except as provided in this section, the provisions of this chapter relating to child labor, shall not apply to employees of churches performing childcare services where children are cared for during short periods of time while parents or persons in charge of the children are attending church services or functions.