Civil Rights & Disputes in Kansas
Key Kansas Law
Kansas Act Against Discrimination — KSA Section 44-1001 et seq.
Kansas's Act Against Discrimination (KAAD) prohibits employment discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, and ancestry. Kansas does not include age discrimination in the KAAD — age claims rely on the federal ADEA.
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Kansas Agencies & Resources
Kansas Human Rights Commission (KHRC)
State agency investigating employment discrimination complaints under the Kansas Act Against Discrimination.
EEOC Kansas City Area Office
Federal agency handling employment discrimination charges for Kansas workers.
Kansas Bar Association — Lawyer Referral
Referral service for civil rights attorneys in Kansas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kansas civil rights law include age discrimination protections?
No. The Kansas Act Against Discrimination does not cover age. Workers 40 and older who experience age discrimination must file with the EEOC under the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).
How long do I have to file a discrimination complaint in Kansas?
Complaints must be filed with the Kansas Human Rights Commission within 180 days of the discriminatory act.
Does Kansas have an anti-SLAPP statute?
No. Kansas does not have an anti-SLAPP statute. Defamation defendants must use standard dispositive motions.
What is the defamation statute of limitations in Kansas?
Defamation claims in Kansas must be filed within one year under KSA 60-514.
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