(a)

1. (1) An individual or entity may contest the imposition of a civil penalty by filing a written request for a hearing with: Director of the Division of Labor 900 West Capitol, Suite 400 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
2. (2) The written request shall be made within fifteen (15) days after the employer's receipt of notification of the civil penalty or the assessment will become final.

(c)

1. (1) The individual or entity shall be provided at least twenty (20) days’ notice of the hearing.

2. (2) Such notice shall include:

   1. (A) A statement of the time, date, place, and nature of the hearing;
   2. (B) A statement of the legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be held;
   3. (C) A short and plain statement of the matters of fact and law asserted; and
   4. (D) A statement that the individual or entity may, upon written request, obtain the issuance of a subpoena by the director for the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of documents.

(d)

1. (1) The designated hearing officer shall, after consideration of the evidence, issue a decision setting forth findings of fact and conclusions of law.
2. (2) Such decision shall become final unless judicial review is sought within thirty (30) days pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, Arkansas Code § 25-15-212.