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Proposition A Resources

May 15, 2025
Learn more and find resources for compliance.

Current

Proposition A Repeal — HB 567 was passed through the Missouri Legislature, effectively repealing the requirements of Proposition A, which was passed via ballot initiative in November 2024. Pending Governor Kehoe’s signature (which may happen by mid-July), the bill would not take effect until August 28, 2025. There are two key provisions of the bill affecting private sector employers.

  • Repeal of Paid Sick Leave Mandate: The bill repeals RSMo 290.600 – 290.642, which currently requires the accrual of earned paid sick time for employees in Missouri. If you are an employer and had to change your sick leave policies, those will need to remain in effect at this time (until law is signed).
  • Amendments to the Minimum Wage Statute: The bill also amends Missouri’s minimum wage statute. Under Proposition A, minimum wage would be increased or decreased based on the Consumer Price Index. This adjustment was set to take effect on January 1, 2027, and be re-adjusted annually. This provision will still take effect, but the planned adjustments for 2027 and beyond were removed. On January 1, 2025, the minimum wage increased to $13.75 per hour. The next increase will take effect on January 1, 2026, raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour, after which there will be no more adjustments. 

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.

Additional FAQ Resources