Final Paycheck Laws in Kansas
When a Kansas employer must pay your last paycheck if you are fired, laid off or quit, and whether unused vacation must be paid out.
Short answer: By the next regular payday on which the employee would have been paid if still employed, through regular pay channels or by mail if the employee asks. K.S.A. 44-315
| Final paycheck if fired or laid off | By the next regular payday on which the employee would have been paid if still employed, through regular pay channels or by mail if the employee asks. A willful late payment can add a penalty of 1% of unpaid wages per day (after the eighth day), up to 100% of the unpaid wages. Source: K.S.A. 44-315 |
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| Final paycheck if you quit | By the next regular payday on which the employee would have been paid if still employed, the same as for firing. Source: K.S.A. 44-315(a) |
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FAQ
When do I get my final paycheck if I'm fired in Kansas?
By the next regular payday on which the employee would have been paid if still employed, through regular pay channels or by mail if the employee asks. A willful late payment can add a penalty of 1% of unpaid wages per day (after the eighth day), up to 100% of the unpaid wages.
When do I get my final paycheck if I quit in Kansas?
By the next regular payday on which the employee would have been paid if still employed, the same as for firing.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.