Missouri Leave Laws for Employers

Complete guide to Missouri employee leave requirements, including sick leave, family leave, and FMLA compliance.

✓ Paid Sick Leave Required
Yes
Paid Sick Leave Required
No
Paid Family Leave Program
1
Employee Threshold

🤒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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