Kansas Protections Regarding COVID-19

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UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS

To get more information or to apply, call 785-291-6100 or visit https://www.getkansasbenefits.gov/BenefitsStartMenu.aspx

 KANSAS HUMAN RIGHTS COMISSION

If you have a disability that affects yours risk for contracting COVID-19 or being harmed if you do contract the virus, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation from your employer.

For more information, contact the department at 785-296-3206 or visit http://www.khrc.net/

 WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH (OSHA & MSHA)

To get more information about workplace safety and health related to COVID-19: 

OSHA:  call 1-800-362-2896 or visit https://www.osha.gov/contactus/bystate/KS/ffshc

MSHA (mining only):  call 620-665-4991 or visit https://www.msha.gov/kansas

WORKER’S COMPENSATION

Call the Kansas Dept. of Workforce Services at 785-296-4000.  If you have a question about whether you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits visit https://www.dol.ks.gov/WC/home

FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA)

Call the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division at 866-487-9243 with questions or see U.S. DOL’s COVID-19 FMLA Guidance https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla/pandemic

USW DISTRICT 11 CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information, contact your local union or the District 11 office nearest you: https://www.usw.org/districts/11/contact