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Can I terminate employees without violating employment laws in Kansas? What are the requirements?
Requirements for Terminating Employees in Kansas
To answer your question, there are certain employment laws in Kansas that you must follow when terminating employees. According to [1.1]" >KSST 44-131, employers cannot discharge any employee by reason of the fact that the employee performs duties as a volunteer firefighter, volunteer certified emergency medical service provider, volunteer reserve law enforcement officer, or volunteer part-time law enforcement officer. However, this provision does not apply to an employer when the employee is employed by the employer as a full-time firefighter or law enforcement officer.
Additionally, it is an unlawful employment practice based on age to engage in any of the following acts in any manner which would limit, deprive or tend to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the person’s status as an employee or applicant for employment, according to [3.1]" >KSST 44-1113. This includes refusing to hire or employ a person, barring or discharging a person from employment, or otherwise discriminating against a person in compensation or in terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of their age.
Furthermore, employers in Kansas are prohibited from preventing or attempting to prevent a discharged employee from obtaining employment from any other person, company, or corporation, except by furnishing in writing, on request, the cause of such discharge, according to [1.2]" >KSST 44-117.
Conclusion
In summary, you cannot terminate employees in Kansas based on their volunteer work as a firefighter, emergency medical service provider, or law enforcement officer. Additionally, you cannot discriminate against employees based on their age when making employment decisions. Employers are also prohibited from preventing a discharged employee from obtaining employment from any other person, company, or corporation, except by furnishing in writing, on request, the cause of such discharge.
It is important to consult with a legal professional to ensure that you are following all applicable employment laws when terminating employees in Kansas.
Source(s):
- [1.1] Discharge of certain employees prohibited.
- [1.2] Employer not to prevent discharged employee from obtaining employment.
- [3.1] Unlawful employment practices based on age.
Jurisdiction
Kansas