Laws

• Labor Statutes: Chapter 44 (Labor and Industries)
• Definition of Employee: § 44-508(b)
• Minimum Wage: $7.25/hr (§ 44-1203(a)(2))
• Overtime: One and a half (1.5) times the hourly rate for any workweek in excess of forty-six (46) hours (§ 44-1204).
• Record Keeping: Not mentioned in state statutes.

At-Will Employment

Permitted? Yes, Kansas is an at-will employment state, meaning that the employer or employee may terminate their working relationship at any time unless prohibited by a contract or state law. An employee may not be fired for the following reasons:

• Discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, disability, national origin, or ancestry (§ 44-1009(1)).
• Opposing practices forbidden under this act or filing a formal complaint or testifying in any proceedings under the act (§ 44-1009(4)).
• Age discrimination (§ 44-1113)
• Discriminating against military or former military members (§ 44-1126).
• Jury duty (§ 47-173)
• Whistleblowing (§ 75-2973)

Employer Resources

• • Department of Labor
  • Required Workplace Posters