The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is committed to providing employers with the tools they need to operate in compliance with the variety of labor laws enforced by the WHD—including resources intended to provide employers with readily accessible, easy-to-understand information relevant to their rights and responsibilities under the law.

For example, the WHD offers employers (1) a complete library of free, downloadable workplace posters; (2) forms; (3) fact sheets; and (4) compliance assistance.

And the WHD’s Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program facilitates resolution of potential overtime and minimum wage violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The program's primary objectives are (1) to resolve such claims expeditiously and without litigation; (2) to improve employers' compliance with overtime and minimum wage obligations; and (3) to ensure that more employees receive the back wages they are owed—faster.

In Kansas, as in all states, employers are subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which is enforced by the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The WHD provides a variety of resources to help employers comply with labor laws, including free downloadable workplace posters, forms, fact sheets, and compliance assistance tools. These resources are designed to help employers understand their rights and responsibilities under laws such as the FLSA, which governs minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards in the private sector as well as in federal, state, and local governments. The WHD's Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program is an initiative that allows employers to proactively resolve potential overtime and minimum wage violations. The program encourages resolution outside of litigation, promotes employer compliance with wage laws, and aims to expedite the payment of back wages to employees. While the federal regulations set the baseline, Kansas may have additional state-specific labor laws and regulations that employers must also follow.