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.
No fees unless we win. We only get paid when you do.
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).
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.
| Protection | Kansas | Federal (FLSA) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $7.25/hr | $7.25/hr |
| Overtime Rule | Follows FLSA | 1.5x after 40 hours |
| Statute of Limitations | 2 Years | 2 Years (3 if Willful) |
| Damages | Unpaid Wages | Double Damages (Liquidated) |
Wichita ("Air Capital"): Assembly workers and inspectors at Spirit AeroSystems, Textron, and suppliers misclassified as salaried "leads" to avoid overtime.
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.
Day-rate pay for field workers and roustabouts without proper overtime premiums, common in southern and southwestern Kansas.
Nurses and CNAs at Kansas hospitals and rural care facilities facing automatic lunch deductions despite working through breaks.
Cash payments and straight-time for overtime hours in residential and commercial construction statewide.
Kansas City Metro: Warehouse workers denied pay for security checks and mandatory meetings at distribution centers.
Aviation & Manufacturing:
Logistics, Telecom, & Service:
Meatpacking & Oil:
You get $2 for every $1 underpaid under FLSA liquidated damages.
Recover unpaid wages for the last 2 years (3 if willful).
The employer pays your legal fees if you win.
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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Expert legal review of your overtime claim. No fees unless we win. Use the calculator above to estimate your recovery, then contact us for a detailed case analysis.