Mandatory wage-statement items
- 1Employee name
Full name of the employee.
- 2Pay-period dates
Beginning and ending dates of the pay period.
- 3Hours worked
Regular and overtime hours for non-exempt employees.
- 4Rate of pay
Hourly, salary, piece, or commission rate applied.
- 5Gross wages
Total wages earned before deductions.
- 6Deductions
Each deduction itemized separately.
- 7Net wages
Take-home pay after all deductions.
Penalties and retention
Employees may recover unpaid wages plus a willful-violation penalty of up to 100% of wages under § 44-315, plus attorney's fees.
At least three years to align with federal FLSA rules.
Allowed, provided employees can access and print records at no cost.
Compliance checklist
- All required items appear on every wage statement
- Overtime hours and rates itemized for non-exempt employees
- Deductions labeled clearly
- Records retained per state and federal rules
- Portal or paper delivery available on request
Frequently asked questions
Yes — K.S.A. § 44-320 requires an itemized wage statement each pay period.
Yes, provided employees can access and print their statements at no cost.
At least three years to align with federal FLSA rules.
File a wage claim with the Kansas state labor agency, or file a federal FLSA complaint with the US Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division.
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