Kansas agency settles with Army National Guard soldier after eliminating her job

By: Morgan Chilson

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: September 1, 2026

Words: 302

Last Updated: 5 hours, 20 minutes ago

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TOPEKA — An Army National Guard employee who accused a Kansas agency of eliminating her job because of an upcoming military deployment will receive $35,000 in a settlement agreement announced Tuesday.

The U.S. Department of Justice sued the Kansas Department of Health and Environment on behalf of Staff Sgt. Stacy Gonzales, claiming the agency violated terms of a federal law that protects employment rights for service members.

Gonzales was working as a local disease intervention …

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