Kansas Employment Law

Kansas Act Against Discrimination covers employers with 4+ employees. Includes military service and genetic information protections.

At-Will

Yes

Right-to-Work

Yes

EEOC Deferral

300 days

Min. Wage

$7.25

Kansas State Laws (1)

KAAD

Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 44-1001 to 44-1044

180 days
4+ employees

The Kansas Act Against Discrimination prohibits employment discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and older), genetic testing or information, and military service or status. The Act covers employers with four or more employees and is administered by the Kansas Human Rights Commission. Kansas does not include sexual orientation or gender identity as protected classes under state law.

Protected Classes

racereligioncolorsexdisabilitynational originancestryage (40+)genetic testing/informationmilitary service

Key Provisions

  • ✓Prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, age (40+), genetic information, and military service
  • ✓Covers employers with 4 or more employees
  • ✓Kansas Human Rights Commission investigates and mediates complaints
  • ✓Includes protections against retaliation for filing a complaint or participating in an investigation
  • ✓Covers all terms and conditions of employment including hiring, firing, promotions, and compensation

Remedies

Back payReinstatementCompensatory damagesAttorney fees and costsInjunctive reliefCease-and-desist orders
File with: Kansas Human Rights Commission (KHRC)180 days from the discriminatory act

Federal Laws That Apply in Kansas

These federal statutes protect workers nationwide, including in Kansas. As a deferral state, the EEOC filing deadline is extended to 300 days for most claims.

Title VII15+ employees
300 days
ADA15+ employees
300 days
ADEA20+ employees
300 days
EPA1+ employees
730 days
PDA15+ employees
300 days
PWFA15+ employees
300 days
FMLA50+ employees
730 days
FLSA1+ employees
730 days
Section 19811+ employees
1460 days
GINA15+ employees
300 days
USERRA1+ employees
— days
NLRA1+ employees
180 days
OSH Act1+ employees
30 days
WARN Act100+ employees
— days
Rehabilitation Act1+ employees
300 days
SOX Section 8061+ employees
180 days
INA Section 1324b4+ employees
180 days

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This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.Kansas laws are subject to legislative changes. Consult a qualified employment attorney in Kansas for advice about your specific situation. Last reviewed: February 2025.