Kansas Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: How Do I Know If I Am Liable For Unemployment Taxes?
  A: Every employing unit that begins business operations in Kansas is required to file form K­CNS 010, Status Determination Report, within 15 days of the date of … More
• Q: What Is The Employer Contribution Rate?
  A: A newly liable employer is assigned the larger tax rate determined by alternative methods. The tax rate may be the average rate assigned to all employers plus one … More
• Q: How Do I Report Wages And Pay Taxes?
  A: All employers are provided form K­CNS 100, Employer's Quarterly Wage Report and Contribution Return. This report is due on the last day of the month following the … More
• Q: What Is The New Hire Law?
  A: The new hire law requires employers to report, within 20 days of hire, each new hire, rehire, or employee returning to work. The employer must report the following: … More
• Q: Where Do I Report If I Have Employees In More Than One State?
  A: Employers with workers in several states may elect to report them to a single state. Multi­state employers who elect to report to a single state must: report all … More
• Q: Where Can I Get More Information On The New Hire Program?
  A: For more information about the New Hire Directory call toll­free, (888) 219­7801, or in Topeka, call 296­1716. More
• Q: How Old Does A Child Have To Be In Order To Work?
  A: Children must be at least fourteen years of age in order to work. Exceptions include: children employed by their parents, household chores, paper routes, farm work … More
• Q: What Hours Can Children Work?
  A: Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, children under sixteen can work between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., except from June 1 through Labor Day, when evening hours are extended … More
• Q: Are There Certain Occupations That Are Prohibited For Minors?
  A: Yes. Children under the age of eighteen are not allowed to work in hazardous occupations. Hazardous occupations under Kansas law are the same as they are under … More
• Q: How Often Does My Employer Have To Pay Me?
  A: Your employer must pay you at least once a month and they must have a regular payday. If you quit or your employer fires you, they must pay you for the work you have … More

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