Kentucky labor laws
The pay and leave rules Kentucky employers most often ask about: posting salary ranges, paid sick leave, overtime and state leave programs.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: paycor.com, dol.gov.
Not requiredPay ranges in job ads
NoStatewide paid sick leave
NoState paid leave or disability program
$7.25Minimum wage
Pay transparency
Kentucky has no statewide law requiring salary ranges in job postings.
Louisville Metro salary history ban for city agencies only
Paid sick leave
Kentucky has no statewide paid sick leave mandate. Employers covered by federal contractor rules (Executive Order 13706) may still have to provide it.
Overtime
Non-exempt employees earn 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Overtime required for hours worked on the 7th consecutive day in a workweek (in addition to 40-hour rule).
Frequently asked questions
- Does Kentucky require salary ranges in job postings?
- No statewide law requires it. Louisville Metro salary history ban for city agencies only
- Is paid sick leave required in Kentucky?
- There is no statewide paid sick leave mandate.
- When is overtime due in Kentucky?
- For non-exempt employees, at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek. Overtime required for hours worked on the 7th consecutive day in a workweek (in addition to 40-hour rule).