Definitions.
Kansas City Code § 38-201
in effectSec. 38-201. - Definitions.
Apprentice means a person bound to serve another for a specified time in order to learn some art, trade, profession, or business.
Base wage means the minimum hourly rate of compensation that an employee who customarily and regularly receives more than $30.00 a month in tips shall be paid pursuant to this article;
Commission means a payment based on a percentage of the value of sales or other business done;
Living wage means the minimum hourly rate of compensation that an employee shall be paid; and
Tip means a gratuity earned by an employee for providing good service.
(Ord. No. 170391, § 6, 5-18-17)
Source: City of Kansas City, Missouri, Code of Ordinances, Charter and Zoning and Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mo/kansas_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH38CIRI_ARTIVLIWA_S38-201DEFetched: 10/28/2026