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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this act, unless the context clearly shows otherwise:
(a) “Abuse” means:
(1) Causing or attempting to cause physical harm;
(2) placing another person in fear of imminent physical harm;
(3) causing another person to engage involuntarily in sexual relations by force, threats or duress, or threatening to do so;
(4) engaging in mental abuse, which includes threats, intimidation and acts designed to induce terror;
(5) depriving another person of health care, housing, food or other necessities of life; or
(6) restraining the liberty of another.
(b) “Domestic violence” means abuse committed against an employee or an employee's spouse or dependent child by:
(1) A current or former spouse of the employee;
(2) a person with whom the employee shares parentage of a child in common;
(3) a person who is cohabitating with, or has cohabitated with, the employee;
(4) a person who is related by blood or marriage; or
(5) a person with whom the employee has or had a dating or engagement relationship.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kansas Statutes Chapter 44. Labor and Industries § 44-761. Same; definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ks/chapter-44-labor-and-industries/ks-st-sect-44-761/
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