MO SB490

Creates the "Whistleblower's Protection Act" as Section 285.575 of Missouri law, establishing protections for employees who report unlawful activity or serious misconduct to proper authorities.

Defines "protected persons" as employees who report unlawful acts, report serious misconduct violating public policy mandates, refuse illegal directives, or engage in statutorily protected conduct.

Prohibits employers with six or more employees in Missouri from discharging or retaliating against protected persons because of their whistleblowing status, making such actions unlawful employment practices.

Provides exclusive private right of action for aggrieved protected persons in court with remedies limited to backpay, reimbursement of medical bills for mental anguish, and double liquidated damages if employer's conduct is proven outrageous by clear and convincing evidence.

Permits jury trial demand for any party and abrogates common law causes of action in favor of this statutory remedy.