There’s a new law coming out of Jefferson City that could affect employers across the state—and we want to make sure you’re in the loop. Missouri recently passed House Bill 567, which makes some important changes to how businesses handle paid sick leave and minimum wage increases if signed. If you have employees in Missouri, this is something to pay attention to—and of course, we’re here to help you navigate it.

 

Paid Sick Leave

Pending the bill is signed, it would take affect August 28, 2025, and Missouri will no longer require employers to provide paid sick leave. That means the rules that came with Proposition A—things like required accrual and usage policies—are going away. But here’s the catch: until that effective date, nothing changes. You’ll still need to track accruals and honor employee sick time based on the current law. So don’t turn off those systems just yet!

 

Minimum Wage

Missouri’s minimum wage is still scheduled to increase to $15/hour on January 1, 2026. However, the annual inflation-based increases that were scheduled to kick in after that have been scrapped. So going forward, any new increases will need to be passed by lawmakers—not automatically adjusted every year.

So, what does all this mean for your business? It’s a good time to double-check your payroll and HR policies to make sure you’re on track. Keep honoring paid sick leave until the law officially changes and start planning now for the 2026 minimum wage bump. You’ll also want to set a reminder to update your handbooks and employee policies next year, so everything reflects the new rules. And, as always, make sure your team knows what’s coming— clear communication now can help avoid confusion later.

 

We keep a close eye on changes like these, so you don’t have to stress about missing something. If you’re wondering how this might affect your payroll setup, employee communications, or internal policies, reach out to your Controller or contact us on our website.