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Missouri Updates Paid Sick Leave FAQs

The state of Missouri requires employers to provide paid sick leave and has further updated its guidance to clarify the paid sick leave law and help employers comply with the requirements.

Missouri Voters Approve Paid Sick Leave

Missouri voters have approved a ballot initiative, Proposition A, which requires all employers to provide paid sick leave to employees. Proposition A will take effect on May 1, 2025.

Missouri Releases Paid Sick Leave FAQs

The state of Missouri will require paid sick leave beginning on May 1, 2025. The state has released guidance to clarify the paid sick leave law and help employers ensure compliance with the paid sick leave requirements.

Missouri Releases Paid Sick Leave FAQs

The state of Missouri will require paid sick leave beginning on May 1, 2025. The state has released guidance to clarify the paid sick leave law and help employers ensure compliance with the paid sick leave requirements.

Missouri Votes to Increase Minimum Wage

Missouri voters have approved Proposition A, which will increase the state’s minimum wage in phases.

Missouri requires domestic violence leave

Missouri has enacted legislation (House Bill 432) that requires employers with 20 or more employees to provide unpaid leave and reasonable safety accommodations to employees who are victims of domestic violence. House Bill 432 is effective immediately. 

Kansas City restricts pay history inquiries

Kansas City, Missouri has enacted an ordinance that will generally prohibit employers from asking applicants about their pay history. The ordinance takes effect October 31, 2019.

Voters in Michigan, Missouri, and Utah Approve Marijuana Laws on Election Day

Three states approved new marijuana laws on Election Day 2018. Voters approved medical marijuana laws in Missouri and Utah, while Michigan voters approved a recreational marijuana law.

Kansas City, Missouri, Enacts "Ban-the-Box-Plus" Ordinance

The Kansas City, Missouri, City Council recently passed restrictions on employers’ inquiries into, and use of, criminal record information. The ordinance becomes effective on June 9, 2018, and it applies to private employers with six or more employees.

Minimum Wage Update for Missouri and Minimum Salary Threshold Update for Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine and New York

In addition to the states identified in the December 14, 2017, Insights & Solution newsletter, Missouri will see an increase to its minimum wage come January 1, 2018. Alaska, California, Colorado, New York and Maine will also see increases to the minimum salary threshold for employee exemptions.  
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Regional Alerts

The California Supreme Court has ruled that employers are prohibited from using rounding practices when tracking whether meal periods are provided in compliance with state requirements.

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California has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 95) that requires employers with more than 25 employees to provide COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave to employees. The leave requirement applies retroactively to January 1, 2021 and will remain in effect through September 30, 2021.

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The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) has published new guidance answering questions about upholding state nondiscrimination requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance addresses vaccination policies and practices and other topics.

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Several cities and counties in California have approved ordinances that require employers to provide hazard pay (premium pay in addition to the employee's regular rate of pay) to certain employees. The following chart provides a brief overview of these requirements. Many of these laws also have ...

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Connecticut has enacted legislation (House Bill 6515) that makes clear that employers are prohibited from discriminating against applicants and employees because of their hair texture and protective hairstyles. House Bill 6515 is effective immediately.

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed Assembly Bill 21, also known as the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act, or "the Act." While the Act is effective immediately, the employment-related protections for recreational marijuana users do ...

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The living wage in the City and County of Santa Fe, New Mexico will increase to $12.32 per hour on March 1, 2021.

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The State of New York has enacted Senate Bill 2588-A, which grants employees paid time off to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Senate Bill 2588-A is effective immediately and set to expire on December 31, 2022.

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New York City enacted bill Int. 1314-A , which amends the New York City Fair Chance Act (FCA). Int. 1314-A takes effect on July 28, 2021.

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