MO SB130

Employees who are victims of domestic violence or sexual offenses may take up to one workweek of unpaid leave per 12-month period to seek medical attention, obtain victim services, attend counseling, participate in safety planning, or pursue legal remedies

Applies to employers with at least 15 employees, including state agencies and political subdivisions; employees must provide 48 hours advance notice when practicable and may be required to submit certification documenting their victim status

Employers must maintain group health plan coverage during leave and restore employees to their original or equivalent position upon return; all victim-related information must be kept strictly confidential

Prohibits employers from discriminating, retaliating, or refusing to hire individuals because they are victims of domestic violence or sexual offenses, requested accommodations, or experienced workplace disruption from an abuser

Employers must provide reasonable accommodations such as modified schedules, transfers, changed phone numbers, or safety procedures unless it would cause undue hardship; violations may result in damages including lost wages, equitable relief, and attorney's fees