General Info

Created in 2004 and located in Topeka, Ks., the Kansas Department of Labor administers an unemployment insurance program and processes claims for unemployment benefits. It has a research unit that compiles critical data on employment in Kansas. The department provides information on topics related to employment, unemployment and personal income. It operates workers compensation system, as well as enforces wage payment and child labor law. The Kansas Department offers the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program, which provides support services for employers to develop, implement and improve workplace safety. It conducts workers compensation seminars and safety and health conferences. The department also inspects, installs and repairs boilers and pressure vessels. The Kansas Department of Labor administers provides information related to career and occupational statistics, unemployment rates and wage levels. It also monitors national, statewide and local economic trends.