73-231. Permissive preference in private employment.
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73-231. Permissive preference in private employment.
(a)As used in this section, "veteran" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in K.S.A. 73-201 , and amendments thereto.
(b)There is hereby established a permissive preference in private employment for veterans.
(c)A private employer may adopt an employment policy that gives preference in hiring to a veteran, provided that the veteran meets the requirements of the vacant position.
(d)Such employment policy shall be:
(1)In writing; and
(2)applied consistently to all decisions regarding initial employment.
(e)The veteran shall submit proof of such veteran's military service and honorable discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions to a private employer with such veterans preference employment policy to establish eligibility for the preference.