Bill > HB555

This bill modifies several labor-related provisions in Missouri law, focusing on prevailing wages, minimum wage increases, and paid sick leave. Specifically, the bill increases the project cost threshold for prevailing wage requirements from $75,000 to $150,000, meaning smaller public works projects will be exempt from prevailing wage regulations. For minimum wage, the bill delays the scheduled increases, pushing the rise to $15.00 per hour from 2026 to 2028, with subsequent annual adjustments starting in 2030 instead of 2027. Regarding paid sick leave, the bill establishes a new requirement for employers, mandating that employees accrue one hour of paid sick time for every 32 hours worked, with different limits based on company size: employees at companies with 15 or more workers can accrue up to 56 hours per year, while those at smaller companies can accrue up to 40 hours annually. The sick leave provisions will take effect on May 1, 2025, and require employers to provide written notice to employees about their earned sick time rights. The bill also clarifies various implementation details, such as how sick time accrues, carries over, and applies during employment transfers, while ensuring that existing paid leave policies can satisfy the new requirements if they meet certain conditions.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB555&year=2025&code=R