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Benefits are 66.67 percent of an employee's average gross weekly wage, but not less than $25 nor more than the statutory maximum. Total compensation may not exceed $155,000 per injury. Workers compensation insurance in Kansas is mandated by state law for most but not all employers.

Yes. All employers, except those in certain agricultural pursuits or with a gross annual payroll of $20,000 or less, must provide Workers Compensation insurance for all employees (including family members, part and full-time workers, and leased employees).

The employee must provide notice to the employer, either orally or in writing, by the earliest of (1) 20 days from the date of accident (or the statutory date of injury in the case of repetitive trauma, such as carpal tunnel syndrome), (2) 20 days from the date medical treatment is sought if the employee is still ...

Kansas law protects an employee's right and ease in obtaining workers compensation. Specifically: An employee cannot be fired, demoted or otherwise discriminated against for filing a claim in good faith. Employees must be informed of their rights and responsibilities in case of injury.

Under Kansas statute 44-534, a workers' compensation claim must be filed within three years of the injury or two years from the date of last payment, whichever is later. This means that you have the right to file for workers' compensation long after the date of an original injury.

For additional help with verifying workers compensation coverage in Kansas, call the Kansas Department of Labor, Division of Workers Compensation, Coverage and Compliance, at 785-296- 6767.