Key Takeaways
- Workers' compensation required for most Kansas employers
- Covers medical benefits and disability payments
- No-fault system—employees cannot sue employers
- Penalties for non-compliance include fines and loss of protections
- Agricultural exemptions exist for certain farm operations
Last updated: January 2026
Kansas Workers' Compensation
Requirements
Most Kansas employers must carry workers' comp:
- Employers with employees (with some exemptions)
- Construction employers
- Government entities
Exemptions
- Sole proprietors
- Some agricultural operations
- Certain family members
Benefits Provided
| Benefit Type | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Medical | All necessary treatment, no limit |
| Temporary Disability | Weekly payments during recovery |
| Permanent Disability | Scheduled benefits or lifetime benefits |
| Death Benefits | To dependents |
| Vocational Rehab | Retraining if needed |
Exclusive Remedy
Workers' comp is exclusive remedy:
- Employees cannot sue employer
- Exception: Intentional injury
Penalties
Non-compliance results in:
- Fines
- Loss of exclusive remedy protection
- Stop-work orders
- Criminal penalties
Exam Tip: Kansas workers' comp provides no-fault coverage for workplace injuries. It is the exclusive remedy—employees cannot sue employers except for intentional injuries.
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