Employment At-Will: Kansas

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Authors: Alan L. Rupe and Daniel Press, Kutak Rock LLP

Summary

This guide provides information on the at-will employment doctrine in Kansas, including contractual, statutory and public policy exceptions that can alter the at-will relationship. It also covers tort claims at-will employees can pursue to challenge their termination, such as defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress.