MO HB221

Employers and their employees are released from all liability for workplace injuries or deaths for which workers' compensation is recoverable.

Employers are liable for compensation regardless of negligence for personal injuries or deaths arising out of employment, including injuries caused by unprovoked violence or assault.

Compensation is reduced by 25-50% if an employee fails to use provided safety devices or follow reasonable employer safety rules, provided the employee had actual knowledge of the rule.

Compensation is reduced by 50% or forfeited entirely if an employee violates drug-free workplace policies or uses alcohol or nonprescribed controlled drugs in conjunction with the injury.

Mental injuries from work-related stress are not compensable unless the stress is demonstrated to be work-related and extraordinary and unusual, with exceptions for firefighters receiving psychological stress benefits.