Bill > HB758

This bill modifies Missouri's minimum wage and paid sick leave laws in several key ways. It repeals the previous mechanism for annual cost-of-living adjustments to the minimum wage and instead establishes a set schedule for minimum wage increases. Specifically, the bill sets the minimum wage at $13.75 per hour starting January 1, 2025, and increases it to $15.00 per hour on January 1, 2026. The bill introduces a new provision that exempts employees under 20 years old from the state minimum wage requirement, though employers must still comply with other applicable labor laws. The legislation also makes changes to definitions related to employees, employers, and paid sick time, including modifying the threshold for retail or service businesses from $500,000 to $10 million in annual gross sales. Additionally, the bill removes previous language about automatic cost-of-living adjustments and simplifies the minimum wage increase process. These changes aim to provide more predictable wage increases while offering some flexibility for employers, particularly those with younger workers.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB758&year=2025&code=R