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Kansas Wage and Hour Laws<\/h1>\n
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Kansas workers are protected by both federal and state laws regarding wage and hour requirements. The primary federal law which governs wages and hours is the Fair Labor Standards Act<\/a>. Kansas also has labor laws which address state wage and hour requirements.<\/p>\r\n

Minimum Wage and Overtime in Kansas<\/h2>\r\n

The current minimum wage in Kansas for non-exempt employees is $7.25 per hour. Examples of exempt employees include tipped employees and full-time students working part-time. The minimum for tipped employees is $2.13 per hour. However, tips earned must be enough to bring the employee up to the $7.25 state minimum. Otherwise, the employer must pay the difference.<\/p>\r\n

Under Kansas law, non-exempt employees are paid overtime at 1.5 times the usual hourly rate for any work in excess of 46 hours. However, under the federal law, non-exempt employees are to be paid 1.5 times the usual hourly rate for any work in excess of 40 hours per week.<\/p>\r\n

Pay Day Requirements in Kansas<\/h2>\r\n

Employees are to be paid at least once a month on regular pay days designated by the employer.<\/p>\r\n

Kansas Wage and Hour Laws<\/h2>\r\n

The following table outlines wage and hour laws in Kansas<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Code Sections<\/b><\/td>\r\n

KAN. STAT. ANN. \u00a7\u00a7 44-1201 et seq.<\/a>, 44-314<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Fair Labor Standards Act<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Minimum Wage<\/b><\/td>\r\n

$7.25 per hour<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Overtime Pay<\/b><\/td>\r\n

Non-exempt employees are paid overtime at 1.5 times the usual hourly rate for any work in excess of 46 hours.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Pay Day Requirements<\/b><\/td>\r\n

At least once a month.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Persons Not Covered by State Minimum Wage Laws<\/b><\/td>\r\n

The minimum is $2.13 per hour for tipped employees. However tips earned must be enough to bring the employee up to the $7.25 state minimum. Otherwise, the employer must make up the difference.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Penalties<\/b><\/td>\r\n

An employer who pays less than the minimum applicable wage including overtime or compensatory time off is subject to civil penalties of up to $1,000 and the employee may bring an action to recover the full amount of wages less any wages paid. The employee may also recover costs such as reasonable attorney’s fees.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Enforcement<\/b><\/td>\r\n

An employee may file a claim for wages<\/a> with the Kansas Department of Labor<\/a> regarding unpaid or underpaid wages. Thereafter, a hearing is held where a presiding officer reviews evidence submitted and listens to witnesses testify before issuing a decision. The decision may be appealed to the Secretary of Labor.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n

Kansas Wage and Hour Laws: Related Resources<\/h2>\r\n

State labor laws can be confusing. If you would like legal assistance with an employment matter, you can contact a Kansas employment attorney<\/a>. You can also visit FindLaw\u2019s sections on Wages & Benefits: Overview<\/a>, Fair Wages FAQ<\/a>, and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act<\/a> (FLSA) for more articles and information on this topic.<\/p>\r\n

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