Ark. Code Ann. § 18-43-105: Time to commence actions - Settlement

(a) Proceedings under this section and §§ 18-43-101 , 18-43-104 , 18-43-106 - 18-43-110 , and 118-43-112 - 18-43-117 shall be commenced within eight (8) months after the work is done.

(b) However, the employer may bring the laborer to settlement before a proper officer any time after the labor is performed by giving the laborer or his or her agent ten (10) days' notice.