EVERYTHING KANSAS

Kansas is governed by federal employment laws, as well as state-specific laws and regulations. Some of the key federal laws that apply to hiring and human resources in Kansas include:

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: This law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): This law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment, including hiring, training, promotions, and terminations.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): This law prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals who are 40 years of age or older.

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): This law establishes minimum wage and overtime pay standards for most employees, as well as rules around child labor.

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): This law requires employers to provide eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain medical and family-related reasons.

In addition to federal laws, Kansas has its own laws and regulations that apply to hiring and human resources. For example:

The Kansas Act Against Discrimination: This law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, or disability.

The Kansas Wage Payment Act: This law requires employers to pay employees for all hours worked, and to provide employees with certain information about their pay and benefits.

The Kansas Workers Compensation Act: This law requires most employers to carry workers' compensation insurance to provide benefits to employees who are injured on the job.

The Kansas Employment Security Law: This law establishes a system of unemployment insurance to provide benefits to eligible workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own.

When it comes to hiring practices, employers in Kansas must also comply with the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures, which provide guidelines on creating and administering fair and valid employment tests and selection procedures.

Major cities in Kansas include: Wichita, Overland Park, Kansas City, Topeka, Olathe, Lawrence, Shawnee, Manhattan, Lenexa, Salina