Proposition A Resources
Current
On May 14, the Missouri Legislature passed legislation repealing Proposition A. The passed legislation strips the paid sick leave requirement and also removes the requirement that the minimum wage be indexed to inflation. The MDA has received a large number of calls on this proposition, and felt it was necessary to provide members with this important update on the issue.
What happens now? The bill still needs to be signed by Governor Mike Kehoe. Once signed, it will not take effect until August 28, 2025. Until then, employers must comply with the law that went into effect on May 1, 2025.
We share links below to Proposition A resources to assist with understanding compliance aspects. If after reviewing these resources you still have questions about your current policies, it is advised to seek legal counsel to ensure you are in compliance with the law until August 28, 2025.
History
In November 2024, Missouri voters approved Proposition A, which mandates businesses provide paid sick leave to employees and increases Missouri’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026. Beginning in May, employers must also provide paid sick leave to employees.
In December 2024, several Missouri business groups filed a legal challenge to Prop A. The Missouri Supreme Court heard oral arguments in March, and on April 29, delivered its ruling against this legal challenge.
What does this mean? If the Missouri General Assembly passes HB567, it will provide much-needed clarity for business owners struggling with the onerous paid sick leave requirements. The Missouri Chamber invites you to contact your lawmakers.
On May 1, 2025, employees start accruing paid sick time benefits.
Resources
The Missouri Chamber will host a FREE webinar on Thursday, May 22 at 12 p.m. to break down HB567 and explain what it means for workplace policies. Hear from Kara Corches, president and CEO of the Missouri Chamber, and John Marino, a labor and employment attorney with McMahon Berger. Register here.
Do you have questions about Prop A’s implementation?
- The State DOL site provides answers to frequently asked questions about the paid sick time benefits established by Proposition A. As well, free, downloadable poster about the earned paid sick time benefits and a Notice for employees are also available.
- Provided from the Missouri Chamber, these slides from John Marino, a Missouri labor and employment attorney, answer some common questions.
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