{"id":139866,"date":"2024-08-29T11:17:38","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T09:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/?p=139866"},"modified":"2025-01-07T21:50:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T19:50:51","slug":"kansas-minimum-wage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/kansas-minimum-wage\/","title":{"rendered":"Kansas Minimum Wage: Employer\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although &#8220;The Sunflower State&#8221; follows <\/span><b>federal standards <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for most areas of employment, understanding the specifics of the <\/span><b>Kansas minimum wage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the state&#8217;s <\/span><b>additional wage laws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is crucial for employers in Kansas. This includes guidelines for <\/span><b>overtime pay, youth employment, and tipped employees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s post, we will share <\/span><b>everything you need to know about the Kansas minimum wage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including <\/span><b>rates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>exemptions <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>best practices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure compliance with federal and state wage laws.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Framework\">U.S. Minimum Wage Framework<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Timeline\">Federal Minimum Wage: Timeline<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Rates\">Kansas Minimum Wage: Current Rates<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Exemptions\">Kansas Minimum Wage: Exemptions<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Increase\">Will the Kansas Minimum Wage Increase Beyond the Federal Baseline?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Laws\">Additional Kansas Wage Laws<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Compliance\">Best Practices for Employer Wage Law Compliance<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/payroll\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can you do with Factorial&#8217;s payroll management software?<\/span><\/a>\ud83d\ude80<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/request-demo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-130408 \" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/02145649\/factorial-demo-banner-value-300x103.jpg\" alt=\"factorial hr software demo\" width=\"795\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/02145649\/factorial-demo-banner-value-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/02145649\/factorial-demo-banner-value-768x263.jpg 768w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/02145649\/factorial-demo-banner-value.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b><a name=\"Framework\"><\/a>U.S. Minimum Wage Framework<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s start with the basics: <\/span><b>how minimum wage works in the U.S.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The minimum wage in the United States is a <\/span><b>complex system with multiple tiers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, each set by a different level of government: <\/span><b>federal, state, and municipal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This progressive approach aims to ensure that workers across the country <\/span><b>receive a fair wage in line with local economic conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s everything you need to know.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Federal Minimum Wage<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the <\/span><b>baseline<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><b>federal minimum wage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the <\/span><b>lowest hourly rate <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that employers can legally pay their employees. It is set by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/fair-labor-standards-act\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fair Labor Standards Act<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/flsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FLSA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and was <\/span><b>last raised in 2009 to $7.25 per hour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This rate, which ensures that employers comply with a <\/span><b>basic level of compensation <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">regardless of their location or industry, is <\/span><b>significantly lower <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">than the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/news.release\/empsit.t19.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">median hourly wage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of all workers in the United States ($35.00 per hour).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>State Minimum Wages<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognizing <\/span><b>regional variations <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in <\/span><b>state economies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the<\/span><b> cost of living<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there are now many <\/span><b>state minimum wage laws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that set the threshold <\/span><b>higher than the federal rate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These state-level mandates ensure that workers in higher-cost areas receive a wage that <\/span><b>reflects their cost of living<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For example, the minimum wage is <\/span><b>$13.75 per hour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/missouri-minimum-wage\/\"><b>Missouri<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>$14.00 per hour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/hawaii-minimum-wage\/#Rates\"><b>Hawaii<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>$16.66 per hour <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/employment-laws-in-washington-state\/#Wage\"><b>Washington State<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (the <\/span><b>highest state rate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the country).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Municipal Minimum Wages<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To further address <\/span><b>regional economic realities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, some cities and counties have implemented <\/span><b>local minimum wage mandates <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that are <\/span><b>higher than both federal and state rates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This approach ensures that workers in urban centers, where the cost of living is often higher, receive <\/span><b>a wage that reflects their specific economic environment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Industry Minimum Wages<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, in addition to regional differences, the minimum wage can also <\/span><b>vary based on industry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For example, the minimum wage for<\/span><b> tipped workers <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is typically <\/span><b>lower than <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the minimum wage for <\/span><b>non-tipped employees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is because many states expect tipped workers to receive a <strong>significant portion<\/strong> of their income from <\/span><b>tips<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, in some states, employers are required to <\/span><b>make up the difference<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if the employee&#8217;s hourly wage plus tips does not equal <\/span><b>at least the minimum wage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a name=\"Timeline\"><\/a>Federal Minimum Wage: Timeline\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we explore the Kansas minimum wage, let\u2019s take a look at a <\/span><b>timeline <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the<\/span><b> federal minimum wage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help us understand its evolution and<\/span><b> impact on the state\u2019s wage laws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Federal minimum wage: key milestones:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1938<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The FLSA establishes the first federal minimum wage of $0.25 per hour. This provides workers with a baseline income and lays the groundwork for future labor standards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1950<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The federal minimum wage increases to $0.75 per hour, expanding coverage to air transport industry workers. This increase is a reflection of post-war economic growth and an improvement in living standards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1966<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The federal minimum wage increases to $1.40 per hour. This increase ensures wages keep up with productivity and the cost of living, reducing poverty significantly. Coverage is extended to public schools, nursing homes, laundries, and the construction industry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1981<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The federal minimum increases to $3.35 per hour and remains unchanged for almost a decade. This wage stagnation leads to an increase in income inequality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1989<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Changes to the law require businesses that make $500,000 or more per year to follow minimum wage rules, and the federal minimum wage is increased to $3.80 per hour\u200b.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1997<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The federal minimum wage increases to $5.15 per hour during the Clinton administration. This raise is part of a series of increases aimed at boosting the income of low-wage workers. However, even though it provides a significant boost in nominal wages, it still lags behind inflation and cost of living increases.\u200b\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>2007-2009<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The federal minimum wage increases in three stages reaching $7.25 per hour by 2009, where it has remained until now despite rising living costs. This is the longest period in U.S. history without an increase. There are currently no plans to increase the federal minimum wage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><a name=\"Rates\"><\/a>Kansas Minimum Wage: Current Rates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s get to the heart of it now: what is the minimum wage in Kansas?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of 2024, the <\/span><b>Kansas minimum wage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><b>$7.25 per hour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is the same as the <\/span><b>federal minimum wage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Kansas has had this minimum wage <\/span><b>since 2010<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This rate was established following the <\/span><b>federal minimum wage increase on July 24, 2009<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Kansas aligned its state minimum wage with this federal standard the <\/span><b>following year <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and has <\/span><b>not raised it since<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Is Kansas the only state to align with the federal minimum rate?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. In fact, <\/span><b>twenty states<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> currently use the federal minimum wage of $7.25 including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/alabama-minimum-wage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alabama<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/georgia-minimum-wage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/indiana-minimum-wage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indiana<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/kentucky-state-labor-laws\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kentucky<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/louisiana-minimum-wage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Louisiana<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/minimum-wage-in-north-carolina\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Carolina<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/pennsylvania-minimum-wage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pennsylvania<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/tennessee-minimum-wage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennessee<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/labor-laws-in-the-state-of-texas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Texas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/wisconsin-minimum-wage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wisconsin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/oklahoma-minimum-wage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oklahoma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/utah-minimum-wage-employers-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utah<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Does this rate apply to all workers in Kansas?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Kansas minimum wage applies to <\/span><b>most workers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the state unless they are <\/span><b>exempt <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">under <\/span><b>federal or state laws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specifically, Kansas employers must offer the following <\/span><b>minimum hourly wage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>$7.25 per hour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is the federal minimum wage, and it applies to most workers in Kansas. This rate has been in effect since 2010 and there are currently no official plans to increase it from the federal baseline any time soon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>$2.13 an hour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This rate typically applies to workers who earn tips, such as servers. Under Kansas law, employers can pay tipped employees a lower cash wage as long as the sum of the cash wage and tips received is at least equal to the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour (a \u201ctip credit\u201d of up to $5.12 per hour). If the combined amount of the tips and the cash wage does not equal at least $7.25 per hour, the employer must make up the difference.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Kansas minimum wage history<\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 33.0785%; height: 144px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 11.8661%; text-align: left; height: 48px;\">Year<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.2575%; text-align: left; height: 48px;\">Minimum wage rate for employers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 11.8661%; height: 24px;\">2022<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.2575%; height: 24px;\">$7.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 11.8661%; height: 24px;\">2023<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.2575%; height: 24px;\">$7.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 11.8661%; height: 24px;\">2024<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.2575%; text-align: left; height: 24px;\">$7.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 11.8661%; text-align: left; height: 24px;\">2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.2575%; height: 24px;\">$7.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Similarly to other states like <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/idaho-minimum-wage\/\">Idaho,<\/a> the minimum wage rate applies to all Idaho residents. There are not local or county specific rates.<\/p>\n<h2><b><a name=\"Exemptions\"><\/a>Kansas Minimum Wage: Exemptions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since Kansas does not have a state-specific minimum wage and <\/span><b>follows the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><b>exemptions <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to the Kansas minimum wage are essentially the same as <\/span><b>those outlined under federal law<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s an <\/span><b>overview <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of these exemptions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tipped employees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As we just saw, you can pay tipped employees a reduced rate of $2.13 per hour if their tips bring their total earnings to at least $7.25 per hour. If they don\u2019t, then you must cover the tip credit deficit.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Student workers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can pay full-time college or high school students 85% of the Kansas minimum wage ($6.16 per hour) provided those students are enrolled in a work-study program or work 20 hours (or less) per week.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>New workers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In line with federal minimum wage requirements, you can pay employees under 20 a reduced rate of $4.25 per hour during the first 90 days of employment. After 90 days, you must pay them the full Kansas minimum wage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Federal contractors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You must pay federal contractor employees a minimum wage of $17.20, effective January 1, 2024.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Employees with disabilities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can pay employees with a disability a lower rate provided you obtain a certificate from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/general\/topic\/wages\/subminimumwage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Department of Labor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><a name=\"Increase\"><\/a>Will the Kansas Minimum Wage Increase Beyond the Federal Baseline?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of 2024, Kansas continues to adhere to the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, a rate that has remained <\/span><b>unchanged since 2010<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, there is <\/span><b>growing momentum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the state to <\/span><b>raise the minimum wage above the federal baseline<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as various proposals have been introduced in the <\/span><b>Kansas legislature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. One <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kslegislature.org\/li\/b2023_24\/measures\/documents\/sb70_00_0000.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prominent proposal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests <\/span><b>incrementally increasing<\/b> the minimum wage to<b> $10 per hour by 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with <\/span><b>further increases<\/b> each year <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">until it reaches <\/span><b>$16 per hour by 2027<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This push for a <\/span><b>higher minimum wage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reflects a <\/span><b>broader national trend<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aimed at <\/span><b>improving the living standards of low-wage workers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Supporters argue that the current wage is insufficient to meet the <\/span><b>rising cost of living<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially for families. On the other hand, <\/span><b>opponents <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">express concerns that a significant wage hike could <\/span><b>burden small businesses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, potentially leading to <\/span><b>reduced hours, layoffs, or increased prices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite these discussions, <\/span><b>no legislative changes have been finalized<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> yet. The debate is <\/span><b>ongoing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with stakeholders from various sectors weighing in on the potential impacts. If passed, the proposed increases would mark a <\/span><b>significant shift <\/b>from Kansas&#8217;s <b>long-standing alignment with the federal minimum wage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, potentially setting a <\/span><b>new standard for worker compensation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a name=\"Laws\"><\/a>Additional Kansas Wage Laws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from the Kansas minimum wage, the state has a number of <\/span><b>additional wage laws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that employers need to understand as these can have an<\/span><b> impact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on an <\/span><b>employee\u2019s wages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s explore these <\/span><b>Kansas wage laws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a bit more detail so you can make sure your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/employee-handbook\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee handbook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meets all requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Overtime Pay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kansas follows <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/new-overtime-rules-2024\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">federal overtime pay laws<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This means that you must offer eligible employees <\/span><b>overtime pay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if they work <\/span><b>beyond their contracted hours<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To determine <\/span><b>if an employee is eligible or exempt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you first need to determine what their <\/span><b>FLSA status<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Consider the following<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Salary level<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Are you paying the employee more than $43,888 per year?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Salary basis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Do you offer them a guaranteed minimum compensation amount, regardless of the hours they work?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Duties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Have you contracted them to perform an exempt job duty? (Professional duties that require specialized education; executive duties such as supervising a team; or administrative duties that require the use of discretion and judgment)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If an employee <\/span><b>meets any of the above criteria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then they are considered <\/span><b>exempt from the FLSA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and you have <\/span><b>no obligation to pay them overtime<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, if your employees are <\/span><b>non-exempt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (they do not meet any of the above criteria) then you <\/span><b>must follow the FLSA\u2019s overtime rules<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Essentially this means that you must offer them <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/mandatory-overtime\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">overtime pay<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for any hours worked <\/span><b>over 40 in a workweek<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at a rate not less than <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/time-and-a-half\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">time and a half<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Wage Payments &amp; Deductions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Kansas, employers must <\/span><b>pay employees at least once a month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (weekly, semi-monthly or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/employers-guide-to-biweekly-pay\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">biweekly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If an employee <\/span><b>leaves or is fired<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they should receive their<\/span><b> final paycheck by the next regular payday<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Employers can only <\/span><b>deduct certain amounts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from wages, like <\/span><b>taxes <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><b>agreed-upon expenses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (e.g., insurance). Unauthorized deductions are not allowed, ensuring employees get their full pay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more details, check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.ks.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kansas Department of Labor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Youth Employment<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Kansas, youth employment is regulated to <\/span><b>protect young workers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Minors aged <\/span><b>14 and 15<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can work outside school hours in <\/span><b>non-hazardous jobs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with <\/span><b>limits on the number of hours they can work<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> each day and week. For those aged <\/span><b>16 and 17<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the rules are <\/span><b>less restrictive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but hazardous work is still prohibited.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, <\/span><b>children under 16 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can work <\/span><b>between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">., except from June 1 through Labor Day, when evening hours are extended to <\/span><b>9 p.m<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If the employer is not covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act, the hours are <\/span><b>7 a.m. to 10 p.m.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when school is in session.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These requirements align closely with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/general\/topic\/hiring\/workersunder18#:~:text=Generally%20speaking%2C%20the%20Fair%20Labor,being%20employed%20in%20hazardous%20occupations.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">federal child labor laws<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but certain industries in Kansas, like <\/span><b>agriculture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, may have additional guidelines, such as<\/span><b> limitations on operating heavy machinery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>working in specific environments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to ensure the safety of young workers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Time-Tracking and Recordkeeping<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, <\/span><b>time-tracking and recordkeeping laws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Kansas generally follow <\/span><b>federal requirements <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Specifically, employers must maintain <\/span><b>detailed and accurate records<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of each employee&#8217;s <\/span><b>work hours, wages, and other employment-related information<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These records must be retained for a <\/span><b>minimum of three years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key information that employers must store include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Employee information<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Personal details such as name, address, and Social Security number.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Work hours<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Exact hours worked each day and total hours worked each week.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Records of total earnings, wage rates, and any deductions made from wages.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accurate recordkeeping is essential not only for <\/span><b>compliance with labor laws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but also for protecting both employers and employees in the event of <\/span><b>disputes over wages or working hours<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Failure to maintain proper records can result in <\/span><b>legal consequences and financial penalties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/payroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-125685 \" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/25120137\/payroll-integrate-demo-banner-300x103.png\" alt=\"payroll software\" width=\"871\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/25120137\/payroll-integrate-demo-banner-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/25120137\/payroll-integrate-demo-banner-768x263.png 768w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/25120137\/payroll-integrate-demo-banner.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b><a name=\"Compliance\"><\/a>Best Practices for Employer Wage Law Compliance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And that\u2019s pretty much <\/span><b>everything you need to know about the Kansas minimum wage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the state&#8217;s <\/span><b>additional wage laws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. All that\u2019s left now is to make sure that<\/span><b> your business meets the legal requirements of these laws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this in mind, we\u2019ve put together a handy list of <\/span><b>essential tips and best practices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you protect your business from potential <\/span><b>non-compliance fines and penalties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stay informed on legal changes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Regularly review updates to state and federal wage laws to ensure your business stays compliant.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Monitor working hours<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Track and calculate employee working hours and make sure you pay non-exempt employees overtime pay if they work beyond 40 hours in a week. Factorial\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/time-management\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">time management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> feature enables real-time monitoring of working hours, including overtime. This allows you to maintain and generate <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/employee-record-management-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">accurate records and reports<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and identify and address any issues promptly, ensuring compliance with overtime and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/employee-time-tracking\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">time-tracking requirements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maintain detailed records<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Keep comprehensive records of all hours worked, wages paid, and deductions for at least three years. Factorial\u2019s HRIS automates recordkeeping, storing all data in a centralized digital format for easy access and compliance with record retention laws.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Conduct regular audits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Periodically audit your payroll and time-tracking systems to catch and correct any discrepancies early. The same goes for your employee records.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Implement an effective payroll system<\/b>. Finally, ensure compliance with the Kansas minimum wage by regularly updating your payroll systems. <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/payroll\">Factorial\u2019s <\/a>payroll software automatically updates wage rates, ensuring compliance and reducing underpayment risks. What\u2019s more, our <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/payroll\">payroll software<\/a><b> integrates seamlessly with our time-tracking and scheduling features<\/b>, making it easy to <b>monitor employee hours, manage overtime, and schedule breaks<\/b>. This comprehensive approach helps you <b>maintain accurate records and adhere to all relevant wage laws<\/b>, protecting your business from legal issues and ensuring the fair treatment of your employees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is the Kansas minimum wage in 2024?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"As of 2024, the Kansas minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, which is the same as the federal minimum wage.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What state has the highest minimum wage?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"For example, the minimum wage is $12.30 per hour in Missouri, $12.00 per hour in Hawaii, and $16.28 per hour in Washington State (the highest rate in the country).\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Is Kansas changing the minimum wage?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"As of 2024, Kansas continues to adhere to the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, a rate that has remained unchanged since 2010. However, there is growing momentum in the state to raise the minimum wage above the federal baseline, as various proposals have been introduced in the Kansas legislature. One prominent proposal suggests incrementally increasing the minimum wage to $10 per hour by 2025, with further increases each year until it reaches $16 per hour by 2027.\"\n    }\n  }]\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although &#8220;The Sunflower State&#8221; follows federal standards for most areas of employment, understanding the specifics of the Kansas minimum wage and the state&#8217;s additional wage laws is crucial for employers in Kansas. This includes guidelines for overtime pay, youth employment, and tipped employees.\u00a0 In today\u2019s post, we will share everything you need to know about<a href=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/kansas-minimum-wage\/\" class=\"read-more\"> [&#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":80,"featured_media":139867,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[146],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-139866","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-legal-hr"],"acf":{"topics":"payroll"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.5 (Yoast SEO v21.9.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Kansas Minimum Wage: Employer\u2019s Guide | Factorial<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Everything you need to know about the Kansas minimum wage: history, rates, exemptions, additional wage laws and compliance best practices\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Kansas Minimum Wage: Employer\u2019s Guide\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Everything you need to know about the Kansas minimum wage: history, rates, exemptions, additional wage laws and compliance best practices\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/kansas-minimum-wage\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Factorial\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/factorialhr\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-08-29T09:17:38+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-01-07T19:50:51+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/28180152\/Kansas-minimum-wage.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"830\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"400\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Cat Symonds\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@factorialhr\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@factorialhr\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Cat Symonds\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"12 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/kansas-minimum-wage\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/kansas-minimum-wage\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Cat Symonds\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/4ebd3e0d92175b5ddd09603f442b8632\"},\"headline\":\"Kansas Minimum Wage: Employer\u2019s Guide\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-08-29T09:17:38+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-01-07T19:50:51+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/kansas-minimum-wage\/\"},\"wordCount\":2405,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"articleSection\":[\"Legal &amp; Finance\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/kansas-minimum-wage\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/kansas-minimum-wage\/\",\"name\":\"Kansas Minimum Wage: Employer\u2019s Guide | Factorial\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2024-08-29T09:17:38+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-01-07T19:50:51+00:00\",\"description\":\"Everything you need to know about the Kansas minimum wage: history, rates, exemptions, additional wage laws and compliance best practices\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/kansas-minimum-wage\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Factorial\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"All-in-one HR Software - FactorialHR\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/18155144\/factorial-logo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/18155144\/factorial-logo.png\",\"width\":946,\"height\":880,\"caption\":\"All-in-one HR Software - FactorialHR\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/factorialhr\/\",\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/factorialhr\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/factorialhr\",\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/factorialhr\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/4ebd3e0d92175b5ddd09603f442b8632\",\"name\":\"Cat Symonds\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b492f0f89686841665e1c7b5f5b67998?s=96&d=identicon&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b492f0f89686841665e1c7b5f5b67998?s=96&d=identicon&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Cat Symonds\"},\"description\":\"Cat Symonds is a freelance writer, editor, and translator. Originally from Wales, she studied Spanish and French at the University of Swansea before moving to Barcelona where she lived and worked for 12 years. She has since relocated back to Wales where she continues to build her business, working with clients in Spain and the UK.\u00a0 Cat is the founder of\u00a0The Content CAT: Content And Translation, providing content development and translation services to her clients. She specializes in corporate blogs, articles of interest, ghostwriting, and translation (SP\/FR\/CA into EN), collaborating with a range of companies from a variety of business sectors. She also offers services to a number of NGOs including Oxfam Interm\u00f3n, UNICEF, and Corporate Excellence - Centre for Reputation Leadership.\u00a0 For more information or to contact Cat visit her\u00a0website\u00a0(thecontentcat.com) or send her a message through\u00a0LinkedIn.\",\"sameAs\":[\"http:\/\/www.thecontentcat.com\/\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/catsymonds\/\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/author\/cat-symonds\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Kansas Minimum Wage: Employer\u2019s Guide | Factorial","description":"Everything you need to know about the Kansas minimum wage: history, rates, exemptions, additional wage laws and compliance best practices","robots":{"index":"noindex","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Kansas Minimum Wage: Employer\u2019s Guide","og_description":"Everything you need to know about the Kansas minimum wage: history, rates, exemptions, additional wage laws and compliance best practices","og_url":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/kansas-minimum-wage\/","og_site_name":"Factorial","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/factorialhr\/","article_published_time":"2024-08-29T09:17:38+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-01-07T19:50:51+00:00","og_image":[{"width":830,"height":400,"url":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/28180152\/Kansas-minimum-wage.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Cat Symonds","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@factorialhr","twitter_site":"@factorialhr","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Cat Symonds","Est. reading time":"12 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/kansas-minimum-wage\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/kansas-minimum-wage\/"},"author":{"name":"Cat Symonds","@id":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/4ebd3e0d92175b5ddd09603f442b8632"},"headline":"Kansas Minimum Wage: Employer\u2019s Guide","datePublished":"2024-08-29T09:17:38+00:00","dateModified":"2025-01-07T19:50:51+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/kansas-minimum-wage\/"},"wordCount":2405,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/#organization"},"articleSection":["Legal &amp; Finance"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/kansas-minimum-wage\/","url":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/kansas-minimum-wage\/","name":"Kansas Minimum Wage: Employer\u2019s Guide | Factorial","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/#website"},"datePublished":"2024-08-29T09:17:38+00:00","dateModified":"2025-01-07T19:50:51+00:00","description":"Everything you need to know about the Kansas minimum wage: history, rates, exemptions, additional wage laws and compliance best practices","inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/kansas-minimum-wage\/"]}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/","name":"Factorial","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"All-in-one HR Software - FactorialHR","url":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/18155144\/factorial-logo.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/18155144\/factorial-logo.png","width":946,"height":880,"caption":"All-in-one HR Software - FactorialHR"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/factorialhr\/","https:\/\/twitter.com\/factorialhr","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/factorialhr","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/factorialhr"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/4ebd3e0d92175b5ddd09603f442b8632","name":"Cat Symonds","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b492f0f89686841665e1c7b5f5b67998?s=96&d=identicon&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b492f0f89686841665e1c7b5f5b67998?s=96&d=identicon&r=g","caption":"Cat Symonds"},"description":"Cat Symonds is a freelance writer, editor, and translator. Originally from Wales, she studied Spanish and French at the University of Swansea before moving to Barcelona where she lived and worked for 12 years. She has since relocated back to Wales where she continues to build her business, working with clients in Spain and the UK.\u00a0 Cat is the founder of\u00a0The Content CAT: Content And Translation, providing content development and translation services to her clients. She specializes in corporate blogs, articles of interest, ghostwriting, and translation (SP\/FR\/CA into EN), collaborating with a range of companies from a variety of business sectors. She also offers services to a number of NGOs including Oxfam Interm\u00f3n, UNICEF, and Corporate Excellence - Centre for Reputation Leadership.\u00a0 For more information or to contact Cat visit her\u00a0website\u00a0(thecontentcat.com) or send her a message through\u00a0LinkedIn.","sameAs":["http:\/\/www.thecontentcat.com\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/catsymonds\/"],"url":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/author\/cat-symonds\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/139866"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/80"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=139866"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/139866\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":148183,"href":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/139866\/revisions\/148183"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/139867"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=139866"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=139866"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=139866"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}