Five new Missouri laws to know that became official Thursday

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A series of bills approved in this year’s Missouri legislative session officially took effect on Thursday, Aug. 28, as laws.

Here’s a closer look at five new prominent state laws, addressing the economy, public safety, and vehicle temp tags, among other topics. 

HB 567 – Changes to sick leave and minimum wage

Simply put, Missouri employers will no longer be required to offer paid sick leave, and the state will eliminate an annual cost-of-living adjustment tied to minimum wage.

Last fall, voters approved Proposition A to expand sick leave benefits, requiring private employers to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked and allowing employees to use the accrued leave for qualifying reasons. 

The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.

(Story by Joey Schneider, ozarksfirst.com)