Missouri Leave Laws for Employers
Complete guide to Missouri employee leave requirements, including sick leave, family leave, and FMLA compliance.
🤒Missouri Paid Sick Leave Requirements
Accrual Rate
1 hour per 30 hours worked
Maximum Accrual
56 hours (15+ employees) or 40 hours (<15)
Employer Threshold
1+ employees
Waiting Period
90 days
Carryover
Yes
Effective Date
May 1, 2025
Proposition A approved by voters in 2024, establishing paid sick leave.
👨👩👧Missouri Paid Family and Medical Leave
No state family leave program. Federal FMLA applies.
📋Other Missouri Leave Requirements
Jury Duty Leave
Employers must provide leave for jury duty.
Voting Leave
Up to 3 hours paid leave to vote.
Bereavement Leave
No state-mandated bereavement leave.
Domestic Violence Leave
No specific domestic violence leave law.
⚖️FMLA in Missouri
Federal FMLA applies to employers with 50+ employees.
✅Missouri Employer Compliance Checklist
- ✓Provide paid sick leave starting May 2025
- ✓Provide up to 3 hours paid voting leave
- ✓Protect employees on jury duty
🔔Recent Changes in Missouri
Paid sick leave law takes effect May 1, 2025 (Proposition A).
🏢Missouri Leave Guides by Industry
📋Missouri Leave Types
👔Leave Management by Role
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