Welcome to the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) site. KDOL assists in the prevention of economic insecurity through unemployment insurance and workers
compensation, by providing a fair and efficient venue to exercise employer and employee rights, and by helping employers promote a safe work environment for their employees.
This facilitates compliance with labor laws while enabling advancement of the economic well-being of the citizens of Kansas.
Lana Gordon, Secretary of Labor
News and Alerts
KDOL Work Comp Seminar is the Official Information Resource for Kansans
Registration for the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) 44th Annual Kansas Workers Compensation Seminar at the Overland Park Convention Center on Sept. 25 and 26 is open online. Registration will remain open until 1 p.m. Sept. 26. Read more here.
KDOL Provides Enhanced Access to UI Data for Kansans
The Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) Labor Market Information Services (LMIS) division has created the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Data and Information page to provide access to unemployment insurance information and links to KDOL’s interactive data visualizations. Read more here.
KDOL 69th Annual Safety and Health Conference Benefits ALL Kansans
Registration for the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) 69th Annual Safety and Health Conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Wichita Oct. 2-5 is now open. Registration can be found online at https://www.dol.ks.gov/Files/PDF/2018ISHConferenceRegistration.pdf. Early registration accepted before Sept. 14 and full registration after Sept. 14 and at the door. Read more here.
KDOL Honors Sonja Weisgerber as Employee of the Quarter
the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) is proud to announce Sonja Weisgerber, UI Appeals Referee, as winner of the Employee of the 2nd Quarter. Read more here.
KDOL Honors Dana Kendrick for Meritorious Service
The Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) is proud to announce the winner of its Employee Recognition and Award Program, Dana Kendrick, Special Investigator, BAM Unit, who was honored as the July Employee of the Month for Meritorious Service. Read more here.
Labor Market Report July 2018
Preliminary estimates reported by the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in July. This was unchanged from June and down from 3.6 percent in July 2017. Read more here.
KDOL would like to congratulate Sergeant (E-5) Peter Brady on his graduation from the Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program (CFP). Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. spoke at the ceremony held at Ft. Leavenworth on July 26. Brady will begin his employment at KDOL on Aug. 13 as director of the Industrial Safety and Health (ISH) division.
"The Hiring Our Heroes Program is vital to ensure each and every person who honorably exits the military is afforded an opportunity to put their skills to work for a civilian employer," said Governor Colyer. "It is a terrific example of what can be accomplished when the military and business work together. I want to congratulate Sergeant Brady on his graduation and wish him luck in his future work with KDOL." Read more here.
Secretary Gordon Approves Appointment of Judge Larson
Secretary Lana Gordon approved Troy Larson for the position of Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) Administrative Law Judge, Workers Compensation Division in Lenexa. Larson’s nomination was submitted by the Workers Compensation and Employment Security Boards Nominating Committee to fill the position previously held by Judge Steven Howard who retired in March after serving 27 years. Read more here.
KDOL Honors Tim Cruz for Volunteerism
The Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) is proud to announce the winner of its Employee Recognition and Award Program, Tim Cruz, Safety Specialist, Industrial Safety and Health, who was honored as the June Employee of the Month for Volunteerism. Read more here.
Healthcare Occupations Remain the Highest Paying Jobs in Kansas - 2018 Kansas Wage Survey
KDOL 2018 Kansas Wage Survey is now available online. This publication provides employment and wage estimates by occupation. In addition to statewide and metropolitan area numbers, the publication provides estimates for 12 sub-state areas (local areas and projection regions), which are based on Kansas' labor market areas. Data for all 105 counties are available. Read more here.
State Workplace Posters are available for Download FREE of Charge
Kansas employers are required by state and federal law to display certain posters in the workplace where they can be viewed by employees. All state posters are available for download FREE of charge through the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL). They are found online at http://www.dol.ks.gov/Laws/Posters.aspx "We want to ensure Kansas employers have all the resources they need to meet federal and state requirements," said Lana Gordon, KDOL Secretary. "Employers may get solicitations to purchase these required posters, but they need to know there are no–cost options available through our website. As a customer service, we are pleased to offer this essential information FREE of charge." Read more here.
KDOL Cracks Down on Unemployment Fraud
Kansas Department of Labor officials are drawing attention to unemployment fraud as a serious drain on the state's economy and spotlighting the severe consequences of the crime. Read more here.
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This site contains certain limited statistical and financial data relating to activities of the Kansas Department of Labor, which is an agency of the State of Kansas, and has not been prepared or maintained as a source of investor information and should not be relied upon for investment purposes. Investor information regarding State bonds is available at www.emma.msrb.org.