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Kansas Overtime Laws

Kansas follows Federal FLSA overtime rules with a minimum wage of $7.25/hr. From aircraft manufacturing in Wichita to agriculture across the plains, we fight to recover unpaid overtime for Kansas workers.

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Calculate Your Unpaid Overtime

Get an estimate of what you're owed in just 60 seconds. This calculator is based on federal FLSA laws and includes liquidated damages (double your unpaid wages).

How Are You Paid?

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Must be your *paid* hours (can be under 40)
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Default is 1 year (52 weeks). Adjust if different.

Did You Perform Work Off-the-Clock?

This includes work before/after shifts, during breaks, or from home that wasn't recorded or paid.

This calculation is an estimate based on applicable labor laws. Your actual recovery may vary based on state laws and specific circumstances.

Kansas vs. Federal Overtime Laws

πŸ”‘ Key Fact: Kansas Mirrors Federal Rules

Kansas overtime law mirrors FLSA: 1.5x pay for hours over 40. Minimum wage is $7.25/hr. Claims are filed under FLSA for double damages.

ProtectionKansasFederal (FLSA)
Minimum Wage$7.25/hr$7.25/hr
Overtime RuleFollows FLSA1.5x after 40 hours
Statute of Limitations2 Years2 Years (3 if Willful)
DamagesUnpaid WagesDouble Damages (Liquidated)

Common Kansas Overtime Violations

✈️ Aircraft Manufacturing

Wichita ("Air Capital"): Assembly workers and inspectors at Spirit AeroSystems, Textron, and suppliers misclassified as salaried "leads" to avoid overtime.

πŸ₯© Meatpacking

Southwest KS (Garden City, Dodge City, Liberal): Failing to pay for donning/doffing gear, sanitation time, and mandatory pre-shift meetings at beef and pork plants.

πŸ›’οΈ Oil & Gas

Day-rate pay for field workers and roustabouts without proper overtime premiums, common in southern and southwestern Kansas.

πŸ₯ Healthcare

Nurses and CNAs at Kansas hospitals and rural care facilities facing automatic lunch deductions despite working through breaks.

πŸ—οΈ Construction

Cash payments and straight-time for overtime hours in residential and commercial construction statewide.

πŸ“¦ Logistics

Kansas City Metro: Warehouse workers denied pay for security checks and mandatory meetings at distribution centers.

Common Violations by Kansas Region

πŸ“ Wichita Metro

Aviation & Manufacturing:

  • Aircraft: Misclassified inspectors
  • Suppliers: Shift swap violations
  • Healthcare: Meal break deductions

πŸ“ KC Metro (Kansas Side)

Logistics, Telecom, & Service:

  • Warehouses: Security check violations
  • Call Centers: Off-clock work
  • Restaurants: Tip pool violations

πŸ“ Southwest Kansas

Meatpacking & Oil:

  • Packing Plants: Unpaid gear-up time
  • Oil Field: Day rate violations
  • Ag Processing: Overtime denial

What You Can Recover

Federal Damages

πŸ’° Double Damages

You get $2 for every $1 underpaid under FLSA liquidated damages.

πŸ“… 2-3 Year Recovery

Recover unpaid wages for the last 2 years (3 if willful).

πŸ“‹ Attorney Fees

The employer pays your legal fees if you win.

Why Choose Our National Wage Recovery Team

Kansas overtime claims are filed under Federal FLSA β€” our specialty. We partner with Kansas local counsel to bring specialized wage recovery expertise to workers across the District of Kansas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Kansas's overtime laws?

Kansas follows federal FLSA overtime rules: time-and-a-half for all hours over 40 in a workweek.

Are aircraft workers in Wichita entitled to overtime?

Yes. Assembly workers, inspectors, and maintenance staff are generally non-exempt under FLSA despite job titles like "team lead."

Are meatpacking workers entitled to overtime?

Yes. Line workers, sanitation crews, and maintenance are non-exempt. Common violations include unpaid donning/doffing time.

How far back can I claim unpaid wages in Kansas?

Under FLSA: 2 years (3 if willful).

Can I recover double damages in Kansas?

Yes. FLSA provides liquidated damages doubling your recovery, plus attorney fees.

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