Knowledge Base
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2018-2019 Prevailing Wage Changes (HB 1729) →
- **NEW** Do the administrative rules governing apprentices and trainees conflict with the language of the new Prevailing Wage Law?
- **NEW** How long can an entry-level or on-the-job trainee be paid the 50% journeyman rate? What is the criteria to track the hours of progression for when these trainees should be paid the full journeyman rate?
- **NEW** Should overtime be defined as work over 40 hours in a 7 day time period?
- **NEW** Section 292.675 requires 10-hour safety training stipulations in all public works contracts. Does Section 290.230(5) (that exempts public works projects valued below $75,000) have any impact on this requirement for training?
- **NEW** Can contractors take credit for the fringes they pay on behalf of their employees if they pay prevailing wages? What about if they pay the public works contracting minimum wage (PWCMW)?
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Prevailing Wage →
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State Board of Mediation & Petitions →
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Unemployed Workers →
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Unemployment - Employers →
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Workplace Safety →
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Wages, Hours & Dismissal Rights →
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Minimum Wage →
- What is the minimum wage rate in Missouri?
- Can an employer pay an individual under 20 years of age less than the applicable minimum wage rate?
- What amount must an employer pay a tipped employee?
- What amount must an employer pay a tipped employee for hours worked over 40 in a workweek?
- Is there any exemption for the small business employer so I will not have to pay the Minimum Wage?
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Discrimination →
- I was hired for a position and when I reported to work, I was told that they had changed their mind. Is there anything I can do?
- Can my employer fire me for missing work even if I have a doctor′s excuse?
- My boss is treating me differently than other employees. I am constantly being yelled at, criticized and harassed. Is there anything you can do?
- I hurt my back. Doesn′t my employer have to provide me with an accommodation?
- I filed a complaint with the EEOC or with HUD. Do I have to file one with MCHR too?
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Military Unemployment →
- Would an individual be eligible to receive unemployment benefits if they relocated and left their job to accompany their military spouse who completed his/her service and is moving to seek employment elsewhere?
- Would an individual be eligible to receive unemployment benefits if they relocated and left their job to be with family members because their military spouse was called to serve overseas or elsewhere?
- Do individuals leaving their job to accompany their military spouse need to provide advanced notification to their employer in order to receive unemployment benefits?
- If an individual is leaving their job and relocating to accompany their military spouse in another state or country, would they be eligible for unemployment benefits?
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Mine & Cave Safety →
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Tort Victims →
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Unemployment - Appeals/Objections →
- How long does it take to review an unemployment benefits case?
- How can I appeal to the Commission on workers′ compensation case?
- How can I appeal to the Commission on unemployment cases?
- How does the Commission expedite hardship cases in workers′ compensation?
- How do I appeal a Commission decision in workers′ compensation?
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Workers' Compensation - Fraud and Non-Compliance →
- I have business locations in Missouri and Kansas. The Missouri location has 3 employees and the Kansas location has 5. I was informed that I didn′t have to have Missouri workers′ compensation insurance because I only have three employees. Is that correct?
- I am working for a company out of the state of Texas. A company representative told me the company has workers′ compensation insurance with Texas Mutual Insurance. Will this cover me in Missouri?
- I am representing a client who the insurance company is stonewalling. I can′t seem to get it to negotiate a settlement. If I file a complaint with the Fraud and Noncompliance Unit and the matter is then resolved, can I withdraw my complaint?
- I was looking at my pay stub and realized my employer is deducting money for workers′ compensation insurance. Can it do that?
- I was hurt at work and informed my supervisor about the injury. The supervisor refuses to file an injury report. Can the supervisor do this?
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Workers' Compensation - Insurance →
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Workers' Compensation - Medical Care →
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Workers' Compensation - Proof of Coverage →
- Who is required to carry workers′ compensation insurance coverage?
- How do I know if I am in the construction industry?
- What are the workers′ compensation provisions that apply to a limited liability company?
- My company is a limited liability company, are the LLC members covered?
- Does workers′ compensation cover my family members?
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Workers' Compensation - Second Injury Fund →
- How do I know if I am eligible for Physical Rehabilitation Benefits from the Second Injury Fund?
- How are the rehabilitation benefit amounts calculated?
- What is the maximum number of weeks allowed for this benefit?
- How much money will I receive if I qualify for this benefit?
- How often do checks for the rehabilitation benefit get mailed?
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Workers' Compensation - Vocational Rehabilitation →
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Youth Employment →
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All articles →
- When will I receive benefits?
- Would an individual be eligible to receive unemployment benefits if they relocated and left their job to accompany their military spouse who completed his/her service and is moving to seek employment elsewhere?
- How long does it take to review an unemployment benefits case?
- I was hired for a position and when I reported to work, I was told that they had changed their mind. Is there anything I can do?
- Where can I get mine safety training materials and forms?