Kansas Wage and Hour FAQs

Kansas Overtime Law, Minimum Wage Questions

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Are Kansas employers required to provide breaks for their employees?

Neither federal nor Kansas wage and hour law requires employers to provide breaks. However, many employers offer breaks to increase productivity.

What is the maximum number of hours I can be required to work in one day?

In theory, an employer can make an employee work 24 hours a day, as long as the worker is at least 16 years of age. Workers under the age of 16 cannot work more than three hours on a school day or eight hours on non-school day.

When is overtime pay required?

Kansas overtime law states that employees who work more than 46 hours per week should receive overtime. Federal overtime law states that overtime should be paid for hours worked in excess of 40 during a single workweek.

Should I receive overtime for working on a holiday, weekend or more than 8 hours in a day?

Federal overtime law states that time-and-a-half compensation must be provided when an employee works more than 40 hours in a workweek, unless a written agreement or contract states otherwise.

Can salaried employees receive overtime?

It depends on whether the worker is classified as exempt. If a worker receives a salary but is not exempt, they should receive overtime pay. Overtime exemptions are based on both pay and job duties. Salaried employees are not automatically exempt from overtime pay just because they are not paid by the hour.

If an employee wants to work overtime but will accept straight pay, has their right to overtime been waived?

No.

Am I entitled to vacation, holiday or sick pay?

Kansas wage and hour law does not require employers to offer vacation leave, sick days or holiday pay. However, many employers offer this as a benefit of employment.