Keep up-to-date on Kansas labor laws

Kansas labor and employment laws provide business owners with information needed to remain in compliance with federal and state laws. This includes hiring practices, wages and hours, discrimination, immigration and many other facets of information. Make sure you or another designated employee keep up with current laws.

I recommend: Understand fair labor laws that apply to your business by reviewing material from the Kansas Department of Labor. Cornell Law School provides additional information about labor and employment laws for the states, including Kansas.

Demonstrate compliance with Kansas employment law

One of the ways to show compliance with state and federal labor laws is by posting Kansas labor law posters in employee areas such as break rooms or areas near employee lockers or cubbies. This educates employees about their rights and responsibilities under state employment laws.

I recommend: The U.S. Department of Labor provides more information about labor standards posters. Find out what Kansas requires from a poster, too. Kansas provides labor posters that include information about Equal Opportunity in Employment, Child Labor, Unemployment Insurance and Workers’ Compensation.

Insure safe working conditions as defined by Kansas labor laws

Business owners are required to provide a safe working environment for their employees. This may also include establishing safety procedures and training employees in safety practices.

I recommend: Look at what Kansas requires for business working conditions. Understand what is required of small business owners by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.

Check state of Kansas employment law regarding wage and hour regulations

The U.S. Department of Labor spells out standards on minimum wage. This is determined through cost of living research and recommendations to legislators who vote on changes in minimum wage laws.

I recommend: Find out more about current minimum wage laws through the Fair Labor Standards Act. Kansas provides information to employers about the wage dispute process.