Labor & Employment (Labor Standards) in Missouri

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3427: Establishes standards in regards to covenants not to compete

HB 3427 establishes that non-compete agreements cannot be enforced against hourly wage employees. The bill specifically voids any covenant not to compete (a clause restricting work with competitors after leaving a job) for employees paid hourly wages, making such agreements unenforceable. This directly affects hourly workers in employment contracts, while leaving non-compete terms for salaried employees unaffected. The law targets a common practice that often limits job mobility for lower-wage workers.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Minimum Wage

in committee · Missouri · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SB 1657: Modifies provisions relating to the Board of Police Commissioners

SB 1657 modifies how city police departments set salaries and funding. It gives boards of police commissioners authority to set officer salaries without legislative approval (minimum current pay), requires cities to fund police at 22% of general revenue in 2025 rising to 25% by 2028, and details overtime pay rules (1.5x for hours over 40). The bill directly affects city police departments, their boards, and officers through changes to compensation structures, funding obligations, and benefit provisions like health insurance and shift differentials. Key mechanisms include mandatory minimum funding percentages, standardized overtime rates, and new allowances for academic achievement or training roles.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending Revenue Policing Sentencing Labor Standards

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3207: Creates provisions relating to employee bereavement leave for the loss of a pet

HB 3207 requires employers with 10 or more employees in the state to provide workers with at least three days of bereavement leave when they lose a companion pet (like a dog, cat, or bird), with at least one day paid. Employees must provide reasonable documentation (such as a vet certificate) to qualify, and the leave can be taken consecutively or within 30 days of the pet's death. Employers cannot retaliate against employees using this leave, and it does not replace other available leave unless the employee chooses to combine them. The bill directly affects employees and their employers, adding pet loss to state bereavement leave protections.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Paid Leave

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3196: Establishes a program for providing paid leave for parents to attend certain school activities

HB 3196 requires employers with 10+ employees to provide each worker with two hours of paid leave monthly specifically for school-related activities involving their child. This covers meetings, conferences, or academic support sessions initiated by schools or childcare providers, including for foster, adopted, or children the employee cares for like a parent. Employers must pay at the employee’s regular rate (not deducted from other leave), allow 30-minute increments, and cannot retaliate against workers using this time. The state labor department enforces the law, imposing $500 penalties for willful violations, while existing benefits under contracts or other laws remain unaffected.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Child Labor Labor Standards Paid Leave

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3258: Creates new provisions relating to employment practices involving warehouse distribution centers

HB 3258 requires employers at warehouse distribution centers (with 100+ employees at one location or 1,000+ total) to provide workers with clear, written descriptions of work quotas. These descriptions must detail required tasks, potential penalties for not meeting quotas, and any related incentives or bonuses. Employers must update this information within two business days if quotas change and disclose specific performance data if taking adverse action against an employee for failing to meet a quota. The bill also mandates that quota time periods include rest breaks, travel time for safety activities, bathroom breaks, and time for required safety tasks, ensuring quotas account for necessary non-productive time.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Minimum Wage

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3507: Requires all on-site construction labor for state contracts be W-2 employees

HB 3507 requires all construction workers performing on-site labor for state government projects to be direct employees of the contracting company (W-2 employees), not independent contractors. This directly affects state contractors and construction firms bidding on government projects, mandating they hire workers as employees rather than using independent contractors for roles like laborers, mechanics, or operators. The bill prohibits contractors from using independent contractors for any on-site construction work covered by state contracts. The bill was introduced on February 26, 2026, and is currently in early committee stages.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Public Employees

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3506: Modifies provisions relating to workforce requirements for public works projects

HB 3506 modifies workforce rules for public works projects over $150,000. It requires contractors to pay on-the-job training workers 50% of a journeyman's wage rate and limits entry-level workers plus apprentices to a 1:1 ratio with journeyman workers per job title. The bill also mandates that all qualifying projects include at least one federally registered apprentice performing work under the contract. These changes directly affect contractors bidding on public construction projects and aim to increase apprenticeship opportunities while standardizing wage structures.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Labor Standards Public Employees

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3419: Creates new provisions relating to employee compensation, reinstating certain minimum wage adjustments, implementing earned paid sick leave, and bereavement leave

HB 3419 establishes a new minimum wage schedule that adjusts annually based on cost-of-living changes, starting at $6.50 per hour in 2007 and rising to $13.75 by January 1, 2025, then to $15.00 by 2026. It requires private employers to provide earned paid sick leave and bereavement leave, with specific eligibility rules for family members. Public employers (like government agencies) are exempt from the wage provisions after 2025 but must still follow other minimum wage rules. The bill directly affects most private-sector workers in the state, excluding certain categories like seasonal camp staff, small businesses under $500,000 annual revenue, and some government employees.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Paid Leave

in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1271: Creates and modifies provisions relating to lactation accommodations in public schools and charter schools

SB 1271 creates and modifies rules for providing lactation accommodations in public and charter schools. It directly affects school staff who are nursing parents, ensuring they have access to appropriate facilities and time during the school day. The bill establishes specific requirements for schools to provide private, non-bathroom spaces and flexible scheduling for nursing needs. However, the provided context does not include specific details about the exact accommodations, timeline, or enforcement mechanisms. As a new bill (prefiled January 2026), no concrete policy changes have been enacted yet.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics School Choice Student Health Labor Standards Paid Leave

in committee · Missouri · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 3066: Modifies provisions relating to the St. Louis board of police commissioners

HB 3066 modifies St. Louis police compensation and funding rules. It requires the city council to appropriate at least 22-25% of general revenue for police funding (increasing annually), excludes pension costs from this calculation. The bill mandates overtime pay at 1.5x regular rate for patrolmen and sergeants working over 40 hours, allows a $360 annual allowance for non-uniformed officers, and establishes academic/leadership bonuses up to 10% of salary. These provisions directly affect St. Louis police officers (from probationary to sergeant rank) and the Board of Police Commissioners.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Pensions Revenue Policing Labor Standards

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