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Kansas Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: K.S.A. 44-1203
Kansas minimum wage law sets statutory minimum at $7.25/hr ($2.13 tipped rate). Overtime required at 1.5x regular pay for hours over 46/wk under state law or 40/wk under FLSA.
Employee Statutory Rights (KS)
- ✓ Minimum wage of $7.25/hr.
- ✓ Weekly overtime at 1.5x regular pay.
- ✓ Right to regular wage payments.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (KS)
- § Pay wages at least monthly on regular paydays.
- § Comply with FLSA 40-hour overtime rules for covered enterprises.
- § Maintain timecard records.
Kansas Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Kansas for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation K.S.A. 44-1203, the 2026 minimum wage in Kansas is $7.25 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does Kansas mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
Kansas follows the standard federal FLSA rule (Title 29 U.S.C. § 207). Overtime is calculated weekly for hours exceeding 40 hours in a 7-day workweek with no daily cap.
Can employers in Kansas take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
Kansas permits employers to claim a maximum tip credit of $5.12/hr against tipped staff, requiring a minimum direct cash wage of $2.13/hr.
Common Kansas Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Attempting to apply 46-hour state overtime threshold to FLSA-covered employers.
Failing to pay tipped staff $2.13 direct rate.
Unlawful payroll deductions.
Did Your Employer Violate Kansas Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from K.S.A. 44-1203
Based on Kansas labor code standards (K.S.A. 44-1203), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Kansas
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & KS Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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