A Kansas employment contract details the terms and conditions of employment. From the job responsibilities and hours of work to the compensation and benefits the employee will receive, having an employment agreement ensures both parties are protected and know what is expected of them.
For a contract to be valid in Kansas, it must establish a meeting of the minds on all the essential elements: an offer, an unconditional acceptance, consideration, and mutual assent [1] .
- Laws: Kansas Statutes Chapter 44.
- Definition of Employee: § 44-508(b): “Any person who has entered into the employment of or works under any contract of service or apprenticeship with an employer.”
By Type (4)
Independent Contractor Agreement
Outlines the collaboration terms between a contractor and their client.
Subcontractor Agreement
Records the terms of an agreement between a general contractor and a subcontractor.
Employee Non-Disclosure Agreement
Restricts disclosure, maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.
Hiring in Kansas
Before writing a Kansas employment contract, you should know the state labor laws and regulations.
At-Will Employment
Kansas is an at-will employment state. There are also exceptions to the at-will employment rules.
Exceptions
- Public Policy: Yes
- Implied-Contract: Yes
- Good-Faith Exception: No
Minimum Wage ($/hr)
Basic Minimum Rate (per hour): $7.25 [2] .
Child Labor
Employment certificates are required in Kansas for minors under the age of 16 who are not enrolled in or attending secondary school [3] .
Age certification is not required in Kansas, but employers are expected to identify minors they employ and ensure they comply with child labor laws.
Payday
In Kansas, employers are expected to pay employees on at least a monthly basis on a regular payday set in advance.
Meal and Rest Breaks
Kansas does not require minimum paid rest or meal periods.
Recordkeeping Requirements
Employers in Kansas are required to keep the following records [4] :
- Wages, hours, payroll (3 years)
- Unemployment insurance (5 years)
- Child labor
- Safety & health/workers’ compensation (10 years)
- Discrimination
Sample
Below, you can download a Kansas employment contract template in PDF or Word format:
