MO SB455

Prohibits counties, cities, towns, and villages from requiring employers to provide minimum wage rates or employment benefits that exceed federal or state law

Prevents political subdivisions from enacting "ban the box" policies that would prohibit employers from asking about criminal history on initial job applications

Applies to private employers only; public employers as defined in section 285.525 are excluded from the bill's coverage

Employment benefits covered include health, disability, retirement, profit-sharing, death benefits, paid/unpaid time off for holidays, sick leave, vacation, and personal necessity