Workplace Laws and Requirements
Wages Frequently Asked Questions
Minimum Wage
Pay Requirements
Payroll Deductions
Holiday, Vacation, Sick & Severance Pay
Minimum Wage
Disclaimer: The following information is not legal advice. If you need legal advice, you should consult
an attorney. All the answers below are unless there
is a written contract that specifies otherwise.
Q. What is the minimum wage in Kansas?
| A. The Kansas minimum wage is $2.65 per hour. |
Q. Who must be paid the Kansas minimum wage?
| A. All employees not covered by the Federal Fair Labor Standard Act must be paid Kansas minimum wage. Contact Federal Wage and Hour at (913) 551-5721 to inquire about whether your company is covered by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act. |
Q. What is the Federal minimum wage?
A. The Federal minimum wage is $6.55 per hour
as of
July 24, 2008. |
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Pay Requirements
Q. How often
do I have to be paid?
| A. Your employer
must pay you at least once a month. Your employer must pay on
regular paydays and inform you of paydays in advance. |
Q. Can my employer change my rate of pay?
| A. Yes, your employer can change your pay, but they
must give you notice before they do it. Your employer can not change your rate of pay retroactively. |
Q. Does an employer have to pay for all hours worked or services rendered?
| A. Yes, if the employer has authorized you to work or accepts
the benefit of your work. |
Q. Is it legal to pay in cash?
| A. Yes, but your employer must still withhold for
taxes. |
Q. Can my boss make me participate in direct
deposit?
| A. Unless you work for the federal government, your
employer cannot make you participate in direct deposit. However,
many employees find it is more convenient to be paid through direct
deposit. |
Q. What kind of information is my employer
supposed to put on my pay stub?
| Your employer is not required to put anything
on your pay stub. However, if you request it, your employer must
provide you with an itemized statement of deductions for each
pay period. |
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Payroll Deductions
Q. Can my employer hold my paycheck until
I return my uniform(s), tools, pager, etc.?
Q. Can my employer take money out of my
wages to cover cash register shortages or damages to the employer's
equipment/property?
Q. If I am overpaid, can my employer deduct
the amount of the overpayment from my paycheck?
Q. Can an employer fine an employee and
take it out of his or her paycheck?
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Holiday, Vacation, Sick & Severance Pay
Disclaimer: All answers below are accurate unless a written contract specifies otherwise.
Q. Does my
employer have to offer vacation or sick leave?
| A. The law does
not require your employer to offer vacation or sick leave. However,
many employers provide this as a benefit for their employees. |
Q. Does my employer have to pay holiday
pay?
| A. The law does not require your employer to offer
holiday pay, but many employers provide this as a benefit for
their employees. |
Q. Does my employer have to offer severance
pay?
| A. No, unless it is a stated company policy. |
Q. If I quit or am fired, am I entitled
to payment for my unused accrued vacation time?
| A. Only if your employer has a policy or practice that employees will be paid for unused vacation time. |
For more information, e-mail EmploymentStandards@dol.ks.gov or contact us at:
Kansas Department of Labor
Employment Standards
401 SW Topeka Boulevard
Topeka, KS 66603
(785) 296-4062
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