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KS Stat § 75-5713 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 57 - Department Of Labor|75-5713 Public employee relations board; administration of management functions; rules and regulations.

75-5713. Public employee relations board; administration of management functions; rules and regulations. (a) The public employee relations board created by K.S.A. 75-4323, and amendments thereto, is attached to and is a part of the department of labor. All budgeting, purchasing and related management functions of the public employee relations board shall be administered by or under the direction and supervision of the secretary of labor as a part of the division of labor-management relations and employment standards. All vouchers for expenditures and all payrolls of the public employee relations board shall be approved by the secretary of labor or by a person or persons designated by the secretary.(b) All rules and regulations and all orders or directives of the public employee relations board, or of any persons authorized by the board to issue orders or directives, in existence on July 1, 1985, shall continue to be effective and shall be deemed to be the rules and regulations and orders or directives of the public employee relations board until revised, amended, revoked or nullified pursuant to law. Nothing in this act shall affect the authority of the public employee relations board to adopt or promulgate rules and regulations or to issue orders or directives as authorized by law.History: L. 1976, ch. 354, § 13; L. 1985, ch. 292, § 6; L. 2004, ch. 179, § 127; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-5722 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 57 - Department Of Labor|75-5722 Chief attorney and additional attorneys for department; appointment and salaries.

75-5722. Chief attorney and additional attorneys for department; appointment and salaries. The secretary of labor shall appoint a chief attorney for the department of labor, who shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary. The chief attorney shall be in the unclassified service under the Kansas civil service act and shall receive an annual salary fixed by the secretary of labor, with the approval of the governor. The secretary of labor also may appoint additional attorneys for the department of labor. Except for those attorneys the secretary may appoint to positions in the classified service under the Kansas civil service act in order to comply with directives under any federal act, or federal administration thereof, which federal act is related to a function or duty required to be performed by the secretary, such additional attorneys shall be in the unclassified service under the Kansas civil service act, shall receive an annual salary fixed by the secretary of labor, with the approval of the governor, and shall be subject to assignment and reassignment of duties within the department of labor as may be determined by the chief attorney.History: L. 1976, ch. 354, § 24; L. 1985, ch. 292, § 11; L. 2004, ch. 179, § 128; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-5723 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 57 - Department Of Labor|75-5723 Organization of department.

75-5723. Organization of department. The secretary of labor may organize the department of labor in the manner the secretary deems most efficient, so long as the same is not in conflict with the provisions of law, and the secretary may establish policies governing the transaction of all business of the department and the administration of each of the divisions within the department.History: L. 1976, ch. 354, § 25; L. 1985, ch. 292, § 12; L. 2004, ch. 179, § 129; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-5724 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 57 - Department Of Labor|75-5724 Creation of advisory boards, commissions or committees within department; allowances and expenses of members.

75-5724. Creation of advisory boards, commissions or committees within department; allowances and expenses of members. The secretary of labor may create advisory boards, commissions or committees with the approval of the governor, and members of any such board, commission or committee shall be appointed by the secretary. Any such advisory board, commission or committee so created shall be within the department of labor as a part thereof. Such advisory boards, commissions or committees shall consult with and advise the secretary with reference to the management, control and operation of any programs under the jurisdiction of the department or with reference to any law administered by the department or any division thereof. Members of any advisory board, commission or committee created under authority of this section attending meetings thereof, or attending a subcommittee meeting thereof authorized by such board, commission or committee, shall be paid amounts provided in subsection (e) of K.S.A. 75-3223, and amendments thereto. All vouchers for expenditures and all payrolls of each of such advisory boards, commissions or committees shall be approved by the presiding officer thereof and the secretary of labor or a person or persons designated by the secretary.History: L. 1976, ch. 354, § 26; L. 1985, ch. 292, § 13; L. 2004, ch. 179, § 130; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-5727 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 57 - Department Of Labor|75-5727 Custody of records, memoranda, writings of departmental transactions.

75-5727. Custody of records, memoranda, writings of departmental transactions. The secretary of labor shall have the legal custody of all records, memoranda, writings, entries, prints, representations or combinations thereof of any act, transaction, occurrence or event of the department of labor.History: L. 1976, ch. 354, § 29; L. 1985, ch. 292, § 14; L. 2004, ch. 179, § 131; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-5730 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 57 - Department Of Labor|75-5730 Location of offices of secretary and department.

75-5730. Location of offices of secretary and department. The secretary of labor and the department of labor shall have offices and facilities in Topeka and such other locations throughout the state as are necessary.History: L. 1976, ch. 354, § 32; L. 2004, ch. 179, § 132; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-5731 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 57 - Department Of Labor|75-5731 Seal of secretary.

75-5731. Seal of secretary. The secretary of labor shall keep a seal which shall be surrounded by the words "Secretary, Department of Labor of Kansas" which shall be of such diameter and with such device as the governor and the secretary of labor may prescribe, an impression of which shall be filed in the office of secretary of state.History: L. 1976, ch. 354, § 33; L. 2004, ch. 179, § 133; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-5733 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 57 - Department Of Labor|75-5733 Special projects; acceptance, receipt and expenditure of moneys; special projects fund; personnel, employment and compensation.

75-5733. Special projects; acceptance, receipt and expenditure of moneys; special projects fund; personnel, employment and compensation. (a) Whenever any moneys are granted, collected from or given by any person, firm, corporation or association, or by the United States or any department, instrumentality or agency thereof, to the department of labor or to the office of the secretary of labor, which moneys are granted, collected or given for a specific use or purpose, the secretary of labor, on behalf of the office of the secretary, the department of labor or the state, may accept or reject any such grant, collection or gift and may enter into contracts or agreements necessary or expedient to the acceptance, collection, management or accountability of such grant, collection or gift. Any grant, collection or gift so accepted and the program therefor shall be known as a special project.(b) The secretary of labor shall remit all moneys received by or for the secretary for any special project to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury to the credit of the department of labor special projects fund. On and after July 1, 2004, the human resources special projects fund is hereby redesignated as the department of labor special projects fund. Whenever the human resources special projects fund, or words of like effect, are referred to or designated by a statute, rule and regulation, contract or other document, such reference or designation shall be deemed to apply to the department of labor special projects fund. All expenditures from such fund shall be made in accordance with appropriation acts and any applicable contract or agreement upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the secretary, or by a person or persons designated by the secretary.(c) The secretary of labor may employ such personnel as may be necessary, in the judgment of the secretary, to effect any special project. All persons employed for any special project, including the director of each special project, which special project shall have a noncontingent and nonrenewable duration of less than 300 consecutive calendar days, shall be in the unclassified service of the Kansas civil service act and shall receive salaries fixed by the secretary, with the approval of the governor. All persons employed for any other special project, or where conditions of the grant, collection, contract, agreement or gift so stipulate, shall be in the classified service under the Kansas civil service act.History: L. 1976, ch. 370, § 1; L. 1985, ch. 292, § 15; L. 1991, ch. 267, § 1; L. 2001, ch. 5, § 406; L. 2004, ch. 179, § 134; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-5734 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 57 - Department Of Labor|75-5734 Salary of secretary for administration of federal acts and programs.

75-5734. Salary of secretary for administration of federal acts and programs. The secretary of labor shall receive as part of the annual salary fixed by the governor pursuant to K.S.A. 75-5701, and amendments thereto, an annual amount for services performed by the secretary with respect to the administration of or the participation by this state in federal acts and programs. Such annual amount shall be fixed by the governor, shall be paid from the respective funds administered by the secretary with respect to administration of or participation by this state in such federal acts or programs, and shall be a percentage of the annual salary of the secretary which bears the same proportion to such annual salary as the percentage of time spent in the performance of such services bears to the total amount of time spent by the secretary in the performance of all other powers, duties and functions conferred and imposed by law upon the secretary.History: L. 1976, ch. 357, § 1; L. 1985, ch. 292, § 16; L. 2004, ch. 179, § 135; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-5740 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 57 - Department Of Labor|75-5740 Accident problems of state; understanding, reduction, prevention; safety education.

75-5740. Accident problems of state; understanding, reduction, prevention; safety education. It shall be the duty of the secretary of labor: To promote better understanding of the accident problem of this state and of state and municipal laws enacted for the purpose of aiding in the solution of the problem; to promote a permanent educational program for the purpose of enlisting the cooperation of all citizens in reducing accidents; to work for the prevention of accidents on streets and highways, in the home, in the factories, on the farm and whenever preventable accidents occur; and to promote safety measures of every kind and character and to educate the public generally in the matters of safety.History: L. 1939, ch. 293, § 4; L. 1976, ch. 370, § 87; L. 2004, ch. 179, § 137; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-5741 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 57 - Department Of Labor|75-5741 Older Kansans employment programs; design of program; annual report; definition.

75-5741. Older Kansans employment programs; design of program; annual report; definition. (a) The secretary of commerce shall establish within the limits of appropriations therefor and in accordance with the provisions of this section the older Kansans employment program. The secretary may make grants to and enter into contracts with nonprofit agencies or organizations or public bodies for the purpose of providing for the development and operation of the older Kansans employment program.(b) The older Kansans employment program shall be designed as follows:(1) The program shall provide to older Kansans an employment placement service with emphasis on employment in the private sector, including nontraditional patterns of employment; and(2) the program shall provide training in job seeking skills to potential employees who are older Kansans and assistance to potential employers in utilizing the contributions of older Kansans to their work force.(c) The secretary shall prepare annually a report evaluating the effectiveness of the older Kansans employment program and recommending measures to increase the number of older Kansans gainfully employed. The report shall be prepared and made available annually to the governor, members of the legislature, the secretary for aging and disability services, the commerce development council and the members of the advisory council on aging no later than December 15 each year.(d) As used in this section, "older Kansan" means a resident of the state of Kansas who is 55 years of age or older.History: L. 1996, ch. 73, § 1; L. 2004, ch. 179, § 138; L. 2014, ch. 115, § 378; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-5742 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 57 - Department Of Labor|75-5742 State directory of new hires; collection, deletion, confidentiality and transmission of information.

75-5742. State directory of new hires; collection, deletion, confidentiality and transmission of information. (a) The department of labor is hereby designated as the agency to collect the new hires information required by the personal responsibility and work opportunity act of 1996. The secretary of labor shall contract with the secretary for children and families to provide the information needed to be in compliance with the personal responsibility and work opportunity act of 1996.(b) The state directory of new hires shall receive, retain and, to the extent permitted by federal law, make information reported to the directory available pursuant to subsection (c).(c) Except as otherwise permitted by federal law, any agency receiving information from the state directory of new hires shall handle the information as confidential information for use in administering the programs for which it was received. The state directory of new hires shall make information available:(1) Upon implementation of the national directory of new hires, to the national directory; and(2) to the secretary for children and families for use in administering an eligibility verification system and, not later than May 1, 1998, the title IV-D program.(d) Any employer who reports electronically or magnetically and is required to report newly hired employees to more than one state may elect to transmit all such reports to one state by complying with the requirements of title IV-D.(e) Beginning July 1, 1999, the secretary of labor shall annually delete information about individuals contained in the new hires directory if the information is at least two years old. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as requiring the secretary of labor to delete information needed to administer the employment security or workers compensation programs.History: L. 1997, ch. 182, § 1; L. 1999, ch. 21, § 1; L. 2004, ch. 179, § 139; L. 2014, ch. 115, § 379; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-5743 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 57 - Department Of Labor|75-5743 Same; duty to submit information.

75-5743. Same; duty to submit information. (a) All employers and labor organizations doing business in this state shall submit information concerning each new employee to the secretary of labor within 20 business days of the hiring, rehiring or return to work of the newly hired employee or within 20 business days from the date the newly hired employee first receives wages or other compensation from the employer. The information shall include the newly hired employee's name, address, social security number and the date services for remuneration were first performed by the newly hired employee and the employer's name, address, federal tax identification number and any other information as may be required by section 453A of the social security act, 42 U.S.C. § 653a.(b) For purposes of this section, the term "newly hired employee" means an employee who has not previously been employed by the employer, or was previously employed by the employer, but has been separated from such prior employment for at least 60 consecutive days.(c) The Kansas department for children and families shall have access to such information to match the employee's social security number with title IV-D cases.History: L. 1997, ch. 182, § 85; L. 1999, ch. 21, § 2; L. 2004, ch. 179, § 140; L. 2012, ch. 134, § 1; L. 2014, ch. 115, § 380; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-5744 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 57 - Department Of Labor|75-5744 State enforcement of federal occupational safety and health standards, study of; report to legislature.

75-5744. State enforcement of federal occupational safety and health standards, study of; report to legislature. (a) The secretary of labor is hereby authorized and directed to:(1) Make a study and recommendations concerning whether the state should submit to the federal government a plan for state enforcement of occupational safety and health standards that provides for safe and healthful employment by the adoption of standards and means for enforcement of the standards that are at least as effective as those standards and means for enforcement of the standards as are provided by the federal occupational safety and health act of 1970, compiled in 29 U.S.C. §§ 651-678;(2) identify agreements necessary to carry out the purposes of such plan;(3) review funding arrangements necessary for the state to finance a plan for state enforcement of such standards;(4) review statutory and rule and regulation changes necessary to carry out such a plan;(5) estimate additional staff and positions required to implement such a plan;(6) identify steps needed for interaction with the federal government in ways that are reasonably designed to carry out the purposes of this subsection; and(7) review such other matters as may be necessary in making the study.(b) On or before January 12, 2015, the secretary of labor shall submit to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, each member of the committee on commerce of the senate and each member of the committee on commerce, labor and economic development of the house of representatives a report of the secretary's findings and recommendations from the study conducted under subsection (a).History: L. 2014, ch. 113, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-5746 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 57 - Department Of Labor|75-5746 Expenditure of fiscal year 2021 and 2022 moneys appropriated for unemployment compensation modernization project; review and report by legislative coordinating council required.

75-5746. Expenditure of fiscal year 2021 and 2022 moneys appropriated for unemployment compensation modernization project; review and report by legislative coordinating council required. During the fiscal years ending June 30, 2021, and June 30, 2022, on the effective date of this act, no state agency named in this or other appropriation act of the 2021 regular session of the legislature shall expend any moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal years 2021 and 2022 as authorized by chapter 5 of the 2020 Session Laws of Kansas or any appropriation act of the 2021 regular session of the legislature for the purposes of entering into a contract or agreement with any party to make any changes, improvements or upgrades to the technology infrastructure for claims, benefits and system integrity or to the methods for information and data sharing concerning Kansas unemployment benefits unless and until: (a) The unemployment compensation modernization and improvement council, created by K.S.A. 44-771, and amendments thereto, has reviewed the information technology system, technology and platform specifications pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 44-772, and amendments thereto, and made a recommendation to the legislative coordinating council; and (b) the legislative coordinating council has reviewed any such specifications and any such recommendations. Such legislative coordinating council review shall take place within 60 days of the last date of accepting bids on the modernization project. After the requesting state agency receives a report from the legislative coordinating council regarding such council's review, such state agency is authorized to expend all approved moneys lawfully credited to and available in such fund or funds during the fiscal years ending June 30, 2021, and June 30, 2022.History: L. 2021, ch. 92, § 8; May 13.
KS Stat § 75-5801 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 58 - State Engineering And Land Surveying Services|75-5801 State policy.

75-5801. State policy. The legislature hereby declares it to be the policy of this state to publicly announce all requirements for engineering services, and to negotiate contracts for engineering services on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification for the type of professional services required and at fair and reasonable fees.History: L. 1977, ch. 287, § 1; April 21.