Overtime Pay in Kansas
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Kansas follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act minimum; employers must pay 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 per week.
How Kansas treats Overtime Pay
Kansas has no state-specific overtime law that exceeds federal requirements, so the FLSA governs most private-sector employees. The state requires overtime pay at time-and-a-half for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Certain exemptions apply, including executive, administrative, and professional employees. Kansas employers must maintain accurate records of hours worked and wages paid.
The general definition of Overtime Pay
Compensation at an increased rate for hours worked beyond the standard workweek, typically 1.5 times the regular wage.
Overtime pay is extra compensation that employers must provide when employees work more than a certain number of hours per week, usually 40 hours. Under federal law, overtime must be paid at one and a half times the employee's regular hourly rate (called "time and a half"). Some states require overtime for hours over 8 in a single day or for the seventh consecutive day worked. Certain employees, like managers and salaried professionals, may be exempt from overtime requirements. Employers who fail to pay overtime owe back wages plus penalties.
Read the full Overtime Pay entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Kansas.