State reference · KS
Kansas ADA + employment hiring law
Kansas Act Against Discrimination, K.S.A. § 44-1001 et seq.. Enforced by Kansas Human Rights Commission (KHRC). Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Kansas Act Against Discrimination is codified at K.S.A. § 44-1001 et seq..
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Kansas Human Rights Commission (KHRC)
Agency website: https://www.khrc.net/
KHRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
4+ employees under K.S.A. § 44-1002(b).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Kansas case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Kansas-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Kansas?
Kansas Act Against Discrimination, codified at K.S.A. § 44-1001 et seq.. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Kansas?
Kansas Human Rights Commission (KHRC). KHRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Kansas?
4+ employees under K.S.A. § 44-1002(b).
How does Kansas interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Kansas employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. KHRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Kansas statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: K.S.A. § 44-1001 et seq.. Agency: Kansas Human Rights Commission (KHRC) at https://www.khrc.net/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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