"Advocates called the move to repeal paid sick leave a slap in the face to workers, highlighting concerns over the decision's negative impact on employees and families."
"Legislation signed by Missouri's Republican governor repeals a law approved by voters that required paid sick leave and restricts future minimum wage increases."
Missouri's Republican governor signed H.B. 567, which repeals a paid sick leave law supported by nearly 60% of voters. The law required employers to offer paid sick leave based on hours worked, impacting approximately 728,000 workers. Additionally, the bill restricts increases to the minimum wage, eliminating a planned increase to $15 an hour by 2026 and indexing to inflation. The measure was a priority for the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and faced significant public backlash, with many expressing disappointment at overturning voter will.
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