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- Minimum Wage Laws: Kentucky adheres to the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, with no state-specific adjustments. Employers must comply with federal standards unless changes are made.
- Overtime Pay: Employees are entitled to overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 hours in a workweek.
- Anti-Discrimination Laws: Kentucky enforces laws prohibiting workplace discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, and other protected characteristics under federal and state statutes.
Kentucky payroll laws require employers to follow wage payment rules, ensuring timely payments either bi-weekly or semi-monthly. Employers must withhold state income taxes at a flat rate of 5% and contribute to unemployment insurance and workers' compensation programs. Detailed pay stubs outlining gross wages, deductions, and net pay are mandatory. Employers must also adhere to federal payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements.
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- Workers' Compensation Insurance: Employers must provide workers' compensation coverage to employees.
- Health Insurance Requirements: Employers with 50 or more full-time employees must offer health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Employees are entitled to job-protected unpaid leave for qualifying family or medical reasons.
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