Kansas

$7.25 / hour

On and after January 1, 2010, every covered employer shall pay at least $7.25 per hour; for employees receiving tips and gratuities, the employer shall pay at least $2.13 per hour and pay any difference when cash wages plus tips are less than $7.25 per hour.

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2010-01-01

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2026-08-10

1.5%

An employer covered by the Kansas minimum wage and maximum hours law shall pay an employee one and one-half times the employee's regular rate for hours worked in excess of 46 hours in one workweek.

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2026-08-10

Services performed by an individual for wages or under any contract of hire are employment if the business retains not only the right to control the end results of the activities but the manner and means by which the end result is accomplished.

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2026-08-10

Every employer shall pay all wages due at least once during each calendar month on regular paydays designated in advance; the pay period end generally may not be more than 15 days before the regular payday.

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2026-08-10

When an employer discharges an employee or an employee quits or resigns, the employer shall pay earned wages no later than the next regular payday on which the employee would have been paid if still employed.

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2026-08-10

Each employer shall furnish an employee, upon the employee's request, an itemized statement of deductions made from wages for each pay period in which deductions are made.

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2026-08-10

An employer may not withhold, deduct or divert wages unless authorized by law, for qualifying medical care without employer financial benefit, by signed authorization for a lawful purpose benefiting the employee, or under another expressly listed statutory deduction.

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2026-08-10

Kansas wages may be paid in lawful money, negotiable check or draft, electronic transfer to an account designated by the employee, or payroll card; an electronic-deposit-only employer must offer a default alternative, and payroll cards must allow at least one no-cost withdrawal per pay period up to net wages.

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2026-08-10

Every employer of children under 16 shall post near the principal entrance a notice stating each day's maximum work hours, starting and stopping times, and hours allowed for dinner or other meals.

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2026-08-10

For the Kansas minimum wage and maximum hours law, employ means to suffer or permit to work.

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2026-08-10

No general predictive scheduling requirement for private employers was located in KS's official sources as of 2026-08-13. This records the result of a documented search of 2 official sources, not a statement that no such law exists. Federal requirements continue to apply where applicable.

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2026-08-13

No general expense reimbursement requirement for private employers was located in KS's official sources as of 2026-08-13. This records the result of a documented search of 2 official sources, not a statement that no such law exists. Federal requirements continue to apply where applicable.

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2026-08-13

For Kansas employment security law, wages mean all compensation for services, including commissions, bonuses, back pay and the cash value of remuneration and benefits paid in a medium other than cash.

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2026-08-10

For Kansas employment security law, wages mean all compensation for services, including commissions, bonuses, back pay and the cash value of remuneration and benefits paid in a medium other than cash.

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2026-08-10

Kansas unemployment insurance wages include severance pay or dismissal payments irrespective of whether the employer is legally required to make the payment.

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2026-08-10

The Kansas Department of Labor states that the law does not require an employer to offer holiday pay, although many employers provide it as a benefit.

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2026-08-10

Employees of contractors and subcontractors executing nonfederal-aid state-funded highway project contracts with Kansas must be paid at least the prevailing wage determined from federal Davis-Bacon wage areas, classifications and rates.

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2026-08-10

Upon an employee's request, a Kansas employer shall make available the employer's practices and policies regarding vacation pay, sick leave and other benefits that directly bear on wages payable.

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2026-08-10

No general paid family medical leave requirement for private employers was located in KS's official sources as of 2026-08-13. This records the result of a documented search of 2 official sources, not a statement that no such law exists. Federal requirements continue to apply where applicable.

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2026-08-13

No employer shall discharge or threaten to discharge a permanent employee because of jury service or attendance or scheduled attendance connected with jury service in a Kansas court.

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2026-08-10

Every employer required under federal law to withhold on wages shall withhold Kansas tax when the wage recipient is a Kansas resident or the wages are paid for personal services performed in Kansas.

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2026-08-10

Every employee must furnish the employer a signed Kansas Form K-4 to compute withholding; if the employee does not complete K-4, the employer must withhold at the single rate with no allowances.

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2026-08-10

5%

Kansas withholding on supplemental wages uses the same method used federally; if the supplemental wage is stated separately and federal withholding is computed as a percentage, Kansas withholding is 5% of the gross payment.

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2026-08-10

When a Kansas resident is employed in another state that requires withholding on wages earned there, the secretary may enter into an agreement with the other state or the employer concerning the manner and amount of Kansas withholding.

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2026-08-10

No general local taxation requirement for private employers was located in KS's official sources as of 2026-08-13. This records the result of a documented search of 2 official sources, not a statement that no such law exists. Federal requirements continue to apply where applicable.

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2026-08-13

Wage base $15,100

For rate year 2026, Kansas lists a $15,100 taxable wage base, rated contributing employer rates from 0% through 6.95%, a 1.75% new-employer rate, and a 5.55% new construction-employer rate.

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2026-01-01

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2026-08-10

No general disability insurance requirement for private employers was located in KS's official sources as of 2026-08-13. This records the result of a documented search of 2 official sources, not a statement that no such law exists. Federal requirements continue to apply where applicable.

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2026-08-13

The Kansas workers compensation act applies to employments in which the employer had a total gross annual payroll exceeding $20,000 for the preceding calendar year, subject to the statutory exclusions and special rules.

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2026-08-10

When total Kansas withholding exceeds $100,000 in a calendar year, each month is divided into periods ending on the 7th, 15th, 21st and last day, and at least $667 of undeposited tax must be remitted within three banking days.

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2026-08-10

Each Kansas withholding remittance shall be accompanied by a Kansas withholding tax remittance form and filed in the manner prescribed by the director, including electronic filing.

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2026-08-10

On or before January 31, every employer or payer withholding Kansas tax shall prepare a statement for each employee or payee showing the prior year's taxable wages or payments and tax withheld, and shall file one copy with the division of taxation.

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2026-08-10

All employers and labor organizations doing business in Kansas shall submit information concerning each new employee within 20 business days of hiring, rehiring or return to work, or within 20 business days from the date the employee first receives wages or other compensation.

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2026-08-10

25%

The maximum ordinary wage garnishment is the lesser of 25% of aggregate disposable earnings, the amount by which disposable earnings exceed 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage, or the plaintiff's claim stated in the garnishment order.

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2026-08-10

An employer with employees of both sexes may not pay one sex less for equal work requiring equal skill, effort and responsibility under similar working conditions, except under a seniority system, merit system, production system, or factor other than sex.

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1978-01-01

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2026-08-10

No general pay transparency requirement for private employers was located in KS's official sources as of 2026-08-13. This records the result of a documented search of 2 official sources, not a statement that no such law exists. Federal requirements continue to apply where applicable.

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2026-08-13

Unless otherwise provided by law, a Kansas employer disclosing a current or former employee's pay level or wage history to a prospective employer is absolutely immune from civil liability for that disclosure.

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2026-08-10

Upon an employee's request, a Kansas employer shall notify the employee in writing of the rate of pay and day and place of payment, and shall notify the employee of changes before the changes take effect.

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2026-08-10

Every employer shall keep posted in a conspicuous place near the principal entrance of an establishment where children under 16 work a notice stating maximum daily hours, starting and stopping times, and meal hours.

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2026-08-10

A person, firm or corporation employing a child under 16 in a vocation covered by the act shall first obtain and keep the work permit on file and accessible to inspectors, except that no permit is required when the child is enrolled in or attending a Kansas secondary school.

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2026-08-10

No general e verify requirement for private employers was located in KS's official sources as of 2026-08-13. This records the result of a documented search of 2 official sources, not a statement that no such law exists. Federal requirements continue to apply where applicable.

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2026-08-13

It is unlawful for an employer to engage in business in Kansas without an income tax withholding registration certificate issued by the director of taxation; application shall be made on forms furnished by the director.

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2026-08-10

Every covered employer shall keep for at least three years a record of each employee's name and occupation, rate of pay, amount paid each pay period, hours worked each day and each workweek, and other information prescribed for enforcement.

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2026-08-10

1%

A Kansas employer that willfully fails to pay required wages is liable for 1% of unpaid wages for each day, excluding Sundays and legal holidays, after the eighth day following the required payment date, capped at 100% of unpaid wages.

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2026-08-10

Kansas requires an action upon a liability created by statute, other than a penalty or forfeiture, to be brought within three years.

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2026-08-10