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Summary of differences between federal and state regulations
Employer defined
“Employer” includes
- any person in the state employing four or more persons, and any person acting directly or indirectly for an employer;
- labor organizations;
- nonsectarian corporations;
- organizations engaged in social service work; and
- the state of Kansas and all political and municipal subdivisions
The term does not include a non-profit fraternal or social association or cooperation.
Unlawful employment practices
The unlawful employment practices and exemptions are similar to those under the federal Guidelines on Discrimination Because of Sex. The Kansas Act Against Discrimination does not specifically mention harassment, but the Human Rights Commission considers harassment to be a form of discrimination.
A complaint must be filed within six months after the date of occurrence of the alleged unlawful practice. If the alleged practice is of a continuing nature, the date of occurrence will be deemed to be any date subsequent to the commencement of the practice up to and including the date upon which the practice ceased.
Posting
Every covered entity must post, and keep posted in a conspicuous place, a notice prepared by the Human Rights Commission.
State
Contact
Regulations
Kansas Act Against Discrimination
Kansas Administrative Code Title 21, Article 32, Guidelines on Discrimination Because of Sex
Federal
Contact
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Regulations
29 CFR Part 1604, Guidelines on Discrimination Because of Sex