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KS Stat § 43-163 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 43 - Jurors|Article 1 - General Provisions|43-163 Same; preparation of cards for wheel; drawing of cards to select jury panels; maintenance and control of wheel; use of computers, when.

43-163. Same; preparation of cards for wheel; drawing of cards to select jury panels; maintenance and control of wheel; use of computers, when. Jury commissioners shall cause cards to be prepared such that the name of each person on the jury list shall appear on one card. Such cards shall be of uniform kind and size. Such cards shall be placed in a wheel designated by the commissioner, and while in the wheel shall be thoroughly mixed. After such cards are thoroughly mixed in the wheel, cards may be drawn therefrom as provided in this act for selection of members of jury panels. There shall be one and only one wheel for each county, and the commissioner shall assure that it is kept securely locked and it shall be maintained under the control of the commissioner. In the event that a county has appropriate base information programmed as a part of its computer operations so that it might comply with the spirit of the jury selection laws of Kansas the jury commissioners may by local rule provide alternate methods for securing jury panels directly from the computer without the necessity of drawing names or cards from a wheel manually.History: L. 1971, ch. 176, § 9; July 1.
KS Stat § 43-164 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 43 - Jurors|Article 1 - General Provisions|43-164 Same; selection of jury panels; procedure.

43-164. Same; selection of jury panels; procedure. Whenever it is necessary to secure a panel of jurors, or additional members for a panel of jurors, names shall be drawn from the wheel of the county as herein provided. If such panel of jurors, or additional names for a panel, is to be drawn to serve in the district court, the district judge, or a person appointed by the court for such purpose, shall make such drawing. If such panel, or additional names, are to be drawn for service in a court of the county other than the district court, the judge of any such court, or a person appointed by him for the purpose, shall make such drawing. There shall be drawn from the wheel a number of cards sufficient to make up the panel or to supply additional names of jurors for a panel, as may be directed by the commissioner. The person drawing names from the wheel shall be so situated that he is unable to see the name on any card before it is drawn.History: L. 1971, ch. 176, § 10; July 1.
KS Stat § 43-165 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 43 - Jurors|Article 1 - General Provisions|43-165 Same; rules governing jury service, enforcement; unexcused nonattendance of juror, penalty.

43-165. Same; rules governing jury service, enforcement; unexcused nonattendance of juror, penalty. Each judicial district of the district court may direct from time to time, the number of jurors to be summoned for said court, and how long they shall be summoned before their attendance shall be required, and may make such rules and orders as it may deem proper, touching the jury service of the court, not inconsistent with the provisions hereof, and may enforce the same by attachment and fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100). Unexcused, nonattendance of a person summoned unless reasonable cause for such nonattendance be shown to the satisfaction of the court shall be punished by the imposition of a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) for each day of unexcused absence.History: L. 1971, ch. 176, § 11; July 1.
KS Stat § 43-166 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 43 - Jurors|Article 1 - General Provisions|43-166 Same; summoning jury panel, when; notice; return of jury list; use of first class mail in lieu of restricted mail.

43-166. Same; summoning jury panel, when; notice; return of jury list; use of first class mail in lieu of restricted mail. At least twenty (20) days before the attendance date of a jury panel, and unless a different time period be established by local rule, the clerk of the district court shall summon the persons named by the jury commissioner to constitute such jury panel by mailing a written notice to each such person by restricted mail, as defined by K.S.A. 60-103. Between six (6) days after the mailing of such summons, and six (6) days previous to the sitting of such court, the clerk of the district court shall direct the sheriff to summon each of such persons from whom the clerk has received no return receipt, by giving personal notice to each person, or by leaving a written notice at his place of residence with some adult person; and shall return such lists to the court at the opening thereof, specifying the names of those who were summoned, and the manner in which each person was notified: Provided, That the jury commissioner may direct the clerk to use first class mail in lieu of restricted mail as herein provided and may further direct that personal service by the sheriff not be required.History: L. 1971, ch. 176, § 12; L. 1972, ch. 191, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 43-167 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 43 - Jurors|Article 1 - General Provisions|43-167 Jury service; additional jurors.

43-167. Jury service; additional jurors. In all cases where an insufficient number of jurors appear or if a panel be exhausted by challenge or otherwise before the jury is sworn, the court may order the sheriff, other officer or the special jury clerk, as provided by subsection (b) of K.S.A. 1975 Supp. 43-169, to summon a sufficient number of other persons to complete the jury. The court may order such additional members summoned in the same manner as is provided for members of the original jury panel or otherwise.History: L. 1971, ch. 176, § 13; L. 1975, ch. 254, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 43-168 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 43 - Jurors|Article 1 - General Provisions|43-168 Death, sickness or disability of judge in jury trial.

43-168. Death, sickness or disability of judge in jury trial. If by reason of death, sickness or other disability the judge before whom a jury trial has commenced is unable to proceed with the trial, another judge sitting in or assigned to the court in which the action is being tried, upon certifying that he has familiarized himself with the record of the trial, may proceed with and finish the trial.History: L. 1971, ch. 176, § 17; July 1.
KS Stat § 43-170 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 43 - Jurors|Article 1 - General Provisions|43-170 Jury service; summoning jurors.

43-170. Jury service; summoning jurors. Whenever names of members of a jury panel or additional names for a jury panel have been drawn, the jury commissioner or jury clerk shall certify the list thereof to the clerk of the court where such panel or additional jurors are to serve. The clerk of such court shall issue proper summons for such persons to appear in such court for jury service on the date and at the time specified by the judge of such court.History: L. 1971, ch. 176, § 19; July 1.
KS Stat § 43-171 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 43 - Jurors|Article 1 - General Provisions|43-171 Same; jurors' fees.

43-171. Same; jurors' fees. Jurors shall be paid the following fees from the county general fund:(a) An amount, not less than $10 nor more than $50, as determined by the county commission, for each day of attendance, to attend court pursuant to this act; and(b) mileage, at the rate authorized by law, for necessary travel in going to and returning from court pursuant to this act.History: L. 1971, ch. 176, § 20; L. 2006, ch. 77, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 43-172 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 43 - Jurors|Article 1 - General Provisions|43-172 Constitutionality.

43-172. Constitutionality. If any provision of this act or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the act which can be given without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this act are severable.History: L. 1971, ch. 176, § 21; July 1.
KS Stat § 43-173 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 43 - Jurors|Article 1 - General Provisions|43-173 Jury service; right to serve; liability; costs.

43-173. Jury service; right to serve; liability; costs. (a) No employer shall discharge or threaten to discharge any permanent employee by reason of such employee's jury service, or the attendance or scheduled attendance in connection with such service, in any court of Kansas.(b) Any employer who violates the provisions of this section:(1) Shall be liable for damages for any loss of wages, actual damages and other benefits suffered by an employee by reason of such violation;(2) shall be ordered to reinstate any employee discharged by reason of such employee's jury service; and(3) may be enjoined from further violations of this section and ordered to provide other appropriate relief.(c) Any individual who is reinstated to a position of employment in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be considered as having been on furlough or leave of absence during such period of jury service, shall be reinstated to employee's position of employment without loss of seniority, and shall be entitled to participate in insurance or other benefits offered by the employer pursuant to established rules and practices relating to employees on furlough or leave of absence in effect with the employer at the time such individual entered upon jury service.(d) In any action or proceeding under this section, the court may award a prevailing employee who brings such action by retained counsel reasonable attorney fees as part of the costs. The court may award a prevailing employer reasonable attorney fees as part of the costs only if the court finds that the action is frivolous or brought in bad faith.History: L. 1993, ch. 44, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 43-174 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 43 - Jurors|Article 1 - General Provisions|43-174 Jury service; disqualifying information.

43-174. Jury service; disqualifying information. (a) On and after July 1, 2013, any jury commissioner that receives information regarding citizenship from a prospective juror or court of this state that disqualifies or potentially disqualifies such prospective juror from jury service pursuant to K.S.A. 43-156, and amendments thereto, shall submit such information to the secretary of state in a form and manner approved by the secretary of state. Any such information provided by a jury commissioner to the secretary of state shall be limited to the information regarding citizenship and the full name, current and prior addresses, age and telephone number of the prospective juror, and, if available, the date of birth of the prospective juror. Any such information provided by a jury commissioner to the secretary of state shall be used for the purpose of maintaining voter registrations as required by law.(b) This section shall be part of and supplemental to article 1 of chapter 43 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto.History: L. 2013, ch. 85, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 44-117 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 44 - Labor And Industries|Article 1 - Protection Of Employees|44-117 Employer not to prevent discharged employee from obtaining employment.

44-117. Employer not to prevent discharged employee from obtaining employment. Any employer of labor in this state, after having discharged any person from his service, shall not prevent or attempt to prevent by word, sign or writing of any kind whatsoever any such discharged employee from obtaining employment from any other person, company or corporation, except by furnishing in writing, on request, the cause of such discharge.History: L. 1897, ch. 144, § 1; May 8; R.S. 1923, 44-117.
KS Stat § 44-118 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 44 - Labor And Industries|Article 1 - Protection Of Employees|44-118 Same; penalty.

44-118. Same; penalty. Any employer of labor, his agent or employee, who shall violate the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall upon conviction be fined for each offense the sum of one hundred dollars and thirty days' imprisonment in the county jail.History: L. 1897, ch. 144, § 3; May 8; R.S. 1923, 44-118.
KS Stat § 44-119 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 44 - Labor And Industries|Article 1 - Protection Of Employees|44-119 Same; liability; attorney's fee.

44-119. Same; liability; attorney's fee. Any person, firm or corporation found guilty of the violation of this act, shall be liable to the party injured to an amount equal to three times the sum he may be injured, and such employers of labor shall also be liable for a reasonable attorney fee, which shall be taxed as part of the costs in the case.History: L. 1897, ch. 144, § 4; May 8; R.S. 1923, 44-119.
KS Stat § 44-119a (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 44 - Labor And Industries|Article 1 - Protection Of Employees|44-119a Employer immunity from liability and suit for disclosure of employment information.

44-119a. Employer immunity from liability and suit for disclosure of employment information. (a) Unless otherwise provided by law, an employer, or an employer's designee, who discloses information about a current or former employee to a prospective employer of the employee shall be qualifiedly immune from civil liability.(b) Unless otherwise provided by law, an employer who discloses information about a current or former employee to a prospective employer of the employee shall be absolutely immune from civil liability. The immunity applies only to disclosure of the following:(1) Date of employment;(2) pay level;(3) job description and duties; and(4) wage history.(c) Unless otherwise provided by law, an employer who responds in writing to a written request concerning a current or former employee from a prospective employer of that employee shall be absolutely immune from civil liability for disclosure of the following information to which an employee may have access:(1) Written employee evaluations which were conducted prior to the employee's separation from the employer and to which an employee shall be given a copy upon request; and(2) whether the employee was voluntarily or involuntarily released from service and the reasons for the separation.(d) This section shall apply to causes of action accruing on and after the effective date of this act.History: L. 1995, ch. 122, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 44-125 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 44 - Labor And Industries|Article 1 - Protection Of Employees|44-125 Definitions.

44-125. Definitions. As used in this act, the following words shall have the meaning respectively ascribed to them herein:(a) "Migrant worker" means any person who is a nonresident of Kansas and who is employed temporarily in agriculturally-related work involving seasonal labor requiring his migration from one area to another in order to gain employment but shall not mean any person who is employed by any custom combine operator.(b) "Crew chief" means any person, other than an employer, who brings a crew or group of migrant workers into the state of Kansas or is responsible for finding employment for them but shall not mean any custom combine operator.History: L. 1974, ch. 202, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 44-126 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 44 - Labor And Industries|Article 1 - Protection Of Employees|44-126 Wage payment.

44-126. Wage payment. Any employer employing migrant workers, or any employee of an employer responsible for the payment of wages to migrant workers, shall make such payments directly to the individual worker and no such payment shall be made to a crew chief.History: L. 1974, ch. 202, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 44-127 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 44 - Labor And Industries|Article 1 - Protection Of Employees|44-127 Crew chief registration; information to state employment service.

44-127. Crew chief registration; information to state employment service. Any crew chief who brings any migrant worker into the state of Kansas or who is responsible for any migrant worker within the state of Kansas shall register with a local Kansas state employment service office. Upon registering, such crew chief shall furnish to such office a list of names and social security numbers of all migrant workers he serves in his capacity as crew chief and the names of those for whom recruitment is being done.History: L. 1974, ch. 202, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 44-128 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 44 - Labor And Industries|Article 1 - Protection Of Employees|44-128 Availability of information furnished.

44-128. Availability of information furnished. Any information filed with the local Kansas state employment service office pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 44-127 shall be made available to the public upon request.History: L. 1974, ch. 202, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 44-129 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 44 - Labor And Industries|Article 1 - Protection Of Employees|44-129 Violation of act.

44-129. Violation of act. Any violation of this act shall be a class C misdemeanor. Any crew chief found to be in violation of this act shall cease to operate as a crew chief in this state for a period of two (2) years.History: L. 1974, ch. 202, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 44-130 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 44 - Labor And Industries|Article 1 - Protection Of Employees|44-130 Employment agreements assigning employee rights in inventions to employer; restrictions; certain provisions void; notice and disclosure.

44-130. Employment agreements assigning employee rights in inventions to employer; restrictions; certain provisions void; notice and disclosure. (a) Any provision in an employment agreement which provides that an employee shall assign or offer to assign any of the employee's rights in an invention to the employer shall not apply to an invention for which no equipment, supplies, facilities or trade secret information of the employer was used and which was developed entirely on the employee's own time, unless:(1) The invention relates to the business of the employer or to the employer's actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development; or(2) the invention results from any work performed by the employee for the employer.(b) Any provision in an employment agreement which purports to apply to an invention which it is prohibited from applying to under subsection (a), is to that extent against the public policy of this state and is to that extent void and unenforceable. No employer shall require a provision made void and unenforceable by this section as a condition of employment or continuing employment.(c) If an employment agreement contains a provision requiring the employee to assign any of the employee's rights in any invention to the employer, the employer shall provide, at the time the agreement is made, a written notification to the employee that the agreement does not apply to an invention for which no equipment, supplies, facility or trade secret information of the employer was used and which was developed entirely on the employee's own time, unless:(1) The invention relates directly to the business of the employer or to the employer's actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development; or(2) the invention results from any work performed by the employee for the employer.(d) Even though the employee meets the burden of proving the conditions specified in this section, the employee shall disclose, at the time of employment or thereafter, all inventions being developed by the employee, for the purpose of determining employer and employee rights in an invention.History: L. 1986, ch. 186, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 44-131 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 44 - Labor And Industries|Article 1 - Protection Of Employees|44-131 Discharge of certain employees prohibited.

44-131. Discharge of certain employees prohibited. (a) No employer may discharge any employee by reason of the fact that the employee performs duties as a volunteer firefighter, volunteer certified emergency medical service provider, as defined in K.S.A. 65-6112, and amendments thereto, volunteer reserve law enforcement officer or volunteer part-time law enforcement officer. The provisions of this section shall not apply to an employer when the employee is employed by the employer as a full-time firefighter or law enforcement officer.(b) For the purposes of this section, the term:(1) "Employee" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in K.S.A. 44-313, and amendments thereto.(2) "Employer" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in K.S.A. 44-313, and amendments thereto.History: L. 2008, ch. 55, § 1; L. 2019, ch. 64, § 7; June 6.
KS Stat § 44-312 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 44 - Labor And Industries|Article 3 - Payment Of Compensation|44-312 Preference of wages of employees in insolvency.

44-312. Preference of wages of employees in insolvency. That whenever a receiver shall be appointed of the estate of any corporation, copartnership, or individual, under the laws of this state, or whenever any corporation, copartnership or individual shall make a general assignment for the benefit of the creditors of such corporation, copartnership, or individual, the wages due to all laborers or employees other than officers of such corporation, accruing within the six months immediately preceding such appointment of a receiver or such assignment, shall be preferred to every other debt or claim against such corporation, copartnership, or individual, and shall be paid by the receiver or assignee of such corporation, copartnership or individual from the moneys thereof which shall first come into the hands of such receiver or assignee.History: L. 1901, ch. 229, § 1; May 1; R.S. 1923, 44-312.
KS Stat § 44-313 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 44 - Labor And Industries|Article 3 - Payment Of Compensation|44-313 Definitions.

44-313. Definitions. As used in this act: (a) "Employer" means any individual, partnership, association, joint stock company, trust, corporation, limited liability company or other organization, the administrator or executor of the estate of a deceased individual, or the receiver, trustee, or successor of any of the same, the state of Kansas or any department, agency or authority of the state, any city, county, school district or other political subdivision, municipality or public corporation and any instrumentality thereof, employing any person.(b) "Employee" means any person allowed or permitted to work by an employer.(c) "Wages" means compensation for labor or services rendered by an employee, whether the amount is determined on a time, task, piece, commission or other basis less authorized withholding and deductions.(d) "Secretary" means the secretary of labor.History: L. 1973, ch. 204, § 1; L. 1976, ch. 370, § 4; L. 1986, ch. 187, § 1; L. 2003, ch. 76, § 1; L. 2004, ch. 179, § 4; July 1.