Applications - Kansas

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

There is no one federal law that specifically addresses employment applications, although there are record retention guidelines under a variety of federal laws (see the Recordkeeping topic) and non-discrimination provisions for hiring in general (see the Discrimination topic). 

Kansas has several laws regarding employment applications: 

On an application for employment, a person whose arrest records have been expunged may state that they have never been arrested. §22-2410(7) (f) 

It is unlawful for an employer to use any form of application that expresses discrimination in regard to the applicant’s age unless age is a bona fide occupational qualification. §44-1113(4) and §44-1113(9) (B) (1)

It is unlawful for an employer to use any form of application that expresses discrimination in regard to race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin or ancestry, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. §44-1009(3)

An employer may require an applicant to sign a release allowing the employer to access that person’s criminal history record to determine suitability for employment. §22-4710

State

Contact

Kansas Department of Labor

Regulations

Kansas Statutes Chapter 22, §22-2410(7) (f)

Kansas Statutes Chapter 44, §44-1113(4) and §44-1113(9) (B) (1)

Kansas Statutes Chapter 44, §44-1009(3)

Kansas Statutes Chapter 22, §22-4710

Federal

Contacts

None.

Regulations

None.