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Kansas Business Laws
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Businesses are regulated to a certain extent by a combination of federal and state laws, which seek to encourage economic activity while also protecting consumers and nurturing a more equal playing field among competitors. FindLaw’s Kansas Business Laws section covers various state laws pertaining to business, such as antitrust and deceptive trade practice restrictions, laws prohibiting the use of Ponzi or pyramid schemes, and limits on the amount of interest a creditor may charge. This section also includes an article on the wage and hour laws employers must follow, including the state minimum wage and required meal breaks. Click on a link below to learn more about Kansas’ business laws.
Learn About Kansas Business Laws
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Kansas Deceptive Trade Practices Laws
An overview of the law addressing unfair trade and consumer protection in Kansas, prohibiting such acts as rolling back a car’s odometer, false advertising, and bait-and-switch tactics.
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Kansas Pyramid and Ponzi Scheme Laws
Brief overview of Kansas criminal statutes addressing the orchestration of pyramid and Ponzi schemes, in which early investors are paid with funds contributed by new investors.
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Kansas Wage and Hour Laws
Overview of the wage and hour laws in Kansas, which govern such matters as mandated meal and break periods, minimum wage requirements, overtime pay, and payday requirements.
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Kansas Antitrust Laws
The basics of Kansas’ antitrust laws, which prevent any one company or a combination of companies from conspiring to restrict trade and thus limit consumer choices and drive up prices.
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Kansas Interest Rates Laws
A summary of the statutory limits on interest rates when credit is extended without a written contract, including interest rates on judgments, penalties for violations, and exceptions to the law.
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Kansas Civil Statute of Limitations
A listing of the various time limits, or statute of limitations, for civil claims and actions in the state of Kansas, including an explanation of why these time limits are imposed and they work in practice.
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