The Uniform Remote Work Policy Act aims to establish a standardized remote work policy for state employees across various departments, agencies, boards, and commissions in Arkansas. The Act introduces a new subchapter to the Arkansas Code, detailing definitions related to remote work, including terms such as "critical-need employee," "employee," and "remote work." It mandates that each state agency create a policy that allows eligible employees to work remotely, while also outlining the criteria for eligibility, which excludes certain employees such as those on probation or provisional status. The Act emphasizes the importance of maintaining employee performance and agency operations while implementing remote work arrangements.

Additionally, the Act requires state agencies to provide training on remote work responsibilities and to establish written agreements between the agency and employees participating in remote work. Each agency must report annually on their remote work policies, including the number of employees working remotely, eligibility statistics, and an assessment of the impact of remote work on various operational aspects. This comprehensive approach aims to ensure that remote work is effectively integrated into state operations while addressing employee needs and performance standards.